The devastating coronavirus pandemic has forced the world into an unprecedented social experiment: a “new normal” of social distancing.
In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, the pneumonia-like disease caused by the virus, governments have first encouraged, then compelled people to practice social distancing, or keeping a physical distance between individuals.
People have been told to stay and work at home whenever possible, avoid crowded areas and suspend social gatherings – with varying success.
Behavioral scientists say social distancing is challenging for humans, as innately social creatures, and has come with different costs for the world’s poor, those providing front-line and
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Apr 14, 2020
