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What is ‘social distancing’? How do I handle it?

Posted on March 18, 2020July 16, 2020 by Barrett White
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With health officials across the country asking that we all practice ‘social distancing,’ the direction leaves many asking what that even means. Updated Jun 24, 2020 By Barrett White What is social distancing, and what’s the difference between that and going into quarantine? Social distancing is a measure taken by the public to restrict when …

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