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Study Says We May Have to Practice Social Distancing Until 2022
When this all started, social distancing was a really funny internet meme. Now it's a harsh reality, and it doesn't look like it will be changing any time soon. A team of researchers say the United States could have to practice social distancing for two more years unless a coronavirus vaccine becomes available.
So if you haven't already been isolating, you should start NOW.
WIFR details -
The Harvard School of Public Health published its projections in the journal, Science, on Tuesday. The group says they used data about COVID-19 and other similar viruses to create possible scenarios. The researchers predict wintertime outbreaks of the virus will probably occur after this current pandemic wave.
According to the study, social distancing measures may need to last for months to effectively control the spread of the virus and stop the possibility of it coming back.
So like I said, STAY HOME.
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