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Social Distancing? No. Physical Distancing? Yes.
Words matter.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, everyone from the president of the United States down to local community leaders have made “social distancing” the latest household phrase, and with the very best of intentions. A highly contagious pathogen has much less chance to jump from person to person when there’s adequate physical space between them.
As such, etymologically and technically speaking, what’s needed is physical distancing, not social separation per se.
Keep reading to learn more — and let me know what you think! |
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