Most washing hands, but only half social distancing following coronavirus advice

The vast majority of the UK public are washing their hands more regularly, but only half avoided crowded areas and social events over the past week. The findings come in a report from the Imperial College London COVID-19 response team based on a YouGov survey of 2,108 UK adults on 17-18 March, commissioned by Imperial’s […]

Instead of social distancing, practice ‘distant socializing,’ says psychologist

Social distancing—voluntarily limiting physical contact with other people—has been vital to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But it’s important that people remain connected—otherwise a long-term mental and physical health crisis might follow the viral one, warns Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. Here, Zaki, an associate professor of psychology in Stanford’s School of Humanities […]

You Don't Have To Lock Yourself Inside At All Times To Practice Social Distancing

Social distancing is recommended to help prevent the spread of novel coronavirus. Experts say staying at least 6 feet away from others whenever possible will help slow the new coronavirus epidemic. Going outside is still okay (and suggested for your mental and physical health) as long as you steer clear of highly populated areas. Ever […]