Coronavirus outbreak: How long social distancing could last
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Coronavirus outbreak: How long social distancing could last
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March 26, 2020
In a matter of weeks, the novel coronavirus has changed life as we know it. Communities across the globe are practicing something called “social distancing” which basically just means not coming into close contact with other people.
But humans are social creatures, so, it’s no wonder the question that’s now on everyone’s mind is: how long are we going to have to live like this?
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Coronavirus outbreak: How long social distancing could last
Description
March 26, 2020
In a matter of weeks, the novel coronavirus has changed life as we know it. Communities across the globe are practicing something called “social distancing” which basically just means not coming into close contact with other people.
But humans are social creatures, so, it’s no wonder the question that’s now on everyone’s mind is: how long are we going to have to live like this?
Read more:
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