Scientists and politicians are at odds over the physical distancing needed to limit transmission
Intense economic pressure to lift coronavirus lockdowns worldwide has stoked debate over the minimum physical distancing needed to limit the spread of infection.
Evidence suggests that the World Health Organisation guideline of 1m is a bare minimum, and that the transmission risk falls further as that gap widens to 2m and beyond.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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