Is 6 feet enough distance when walking or running? What a board-certified internist wants you to know:
I’m not much of an outdoor runner, but with fewer exercise options right now, I’ve taken to it a bit more. One thing that’s been on my mind is whether the general social distancing guideline of 6 feet is really enough for runners and walkers to stay safe.
But what about when you’re outside exercising – is 6 feet enough space to steer clear of virus sprayed from walkers, runners, and bikers passing by? According to these researchers, the level of risk could depend on where you are in relation to the other person. They believe that the risk is greatest when you’re directly behind someone – less so if you’re running side-by-side or behind and diagonal. The bottom line, according to these researchers, is that 6 feet may not be enough since you could run, walk, or bike through someone’s slipstream of virus before it lands to the ground.
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