Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

We regularly answer frequently asked questions about life in the era of COVID-19. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at [email protected] with the subject line: "Coronavirus Questions." See an archive of our FAQs here.

We all remember those early days of the pandemic. I used to run with a mask on outdoors with no one in sight. (Imagine my relief to learn that outdoor air effectively disperses pathogens). I wiped off groceries in case they were contaminated. (Experts now say it’s reasonable to just wash your hands thoroughly after touching stuff.)