Please help<33!! What is the purpose of social distancing?

A. To create a sharp increase in the number of people who are infected with a virus to shorten the life cycle of the virus
B. To close down some hospitals so not all medical facilities treat a spreading virus
C. To create a more gradual increase in the number of people infected with a virus to allow health care systems to be more ready to care for patients over time
D. To ensure only a small percentage of people become infected with a virus