According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, social distancing is currently the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Unacast, which collects and analyzes data through phone GPS location, has created an interactive Scoreboard, updated daily, to empower organizations to measure and understand the efficacy of social-distancing initiatives at the local level.

Montgomery County has experienced a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility, as well as more than a 70 percent reduction in non-essential visits.

Chester County has seen a 55 to 70 percent reduction in average mobility, based on distance traveled, since late February, as well as a 65 to 70 percent reduction in non-essential visits.

And Delaware County has had a 40 to 55 percent reduction in average mobility, as well as a 65 to 70 percent reduction in non-essential visits.

Click here to read more about each county’s social distancing from Unacast.

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