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Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

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An aerial view shows painted circles in the grass to encourage people to keep a distance from each other at Washington Square Park in San Francisco. The photo is from May 22, 2020.

At a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC recommendation to stay 6 feet from others to ward off infection was not based on data. Does that mean keeping a distance won’t protect you?

(Image credit: Josh Edelson)

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