Ivan the Terrible - interesting new biography

If you look for review number 50 on the site linked below, you will see coverage of an interesting and unusual new biography of Ivan the Terrible:

https://www.moffatrussianconferences.com/copy-of-third-page

Happy reading -  now that we all have time alone, for a (very pleasant) change!

Coronavirus and language

I saw this entry from an old and well-meaning friend on Farcebank today. However, I wonder about the language. I am not sure what "stand by" means in this context. It is the usual cliche; that I accept. However, taken literally, it is surely the exact OPPOSITE of what we should be doing, given the requirement for social distancing. Or is language no longer a useful tool for communication?