Listener Questions About Social Distancing Correctly

By Jon Hamilton

Published April 7, 2020 at 8:31 PM EDT

Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, and NPR science correspondent Jon Hamilton answer listener questions about social distancing.

Jon Hamilton

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.

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