Social distancing may be our only hope

Lena Sun clears up what “social distancing” means and why it’s important. William Wan explains why it’ll probably take months — not weeks — for the coronavirus threat to subside. And Caroline Kitchener with tips on how to talk to friends about staying home. 
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It’s a make-or-break moment with coronavirus to test a basic — but disruptive — public health tool.
How long will social distancing for coronavirus have to last? Depends on a few factors.
How to talk to your friends about social distancing when they’re still hitting the clubs.
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