This video perfectly demonstrates the power of social distancing with ping-pong balls and mousetraps

Social distancing is a must if Americans want to slow the coronavirus pandemic and potentially save thousands of lives. To show just how important it is for everyone to stay a minimum of six feet apart, though, the Ohio Department of Health has released an ad that dramatically illustrates the effectiveness of proper social distancing — using, of all things, ping-pong balls and mouse traps:

"Social distancing works," the health agency wrote, urging Ohioans to "flatten the curve." The state has over 5,000 cases, with a current projected peak of April 19, Fox's Cleveland affiliate, WOIO, reports.

Oh, and if you're still struggling to determine exactly how far apart six feet is, the state of New Jersey can help.

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