Why 6 feet? The science of social distancing

Monday, May 18, 2020
In efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus, experts are recommending "social distancing" - generally involving people staying at least six feet away from each other when possible.[br /][br /]Why six feet?[br /] [br /]Experts believe the virus is mainly spread through droplets that come out of your mouth and nose.[br /] [br /]When an infected person speaks, exhales, coughs or sneezes, the droplets travel about three to six feet before gravity pulls them to the ground.[br /]
[br /]So stay six feet away from someone, and you stop the spread.[br /][br /]More about social distancing in the video above.
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