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in reply to @Velocio

I really like the idea of quantifying it to help focus the mind. No idea what the right number would be, but whatever helps. I also think the idea of every interaction being cut is one less opportunity for the virus to spread is a key thing for people to grasp. As I said previously, this is not binary situation. Everyone who is currently practicing government recommendations and beyond have taken themselves out (or greatly reduced their opportunity for being part) of the network of spread which should have a real world impact.

I will say:

That's 12 people... but if I were ill and did infect 12 people that's still crazy growth of the virus... what is a per-person goal instead?

I'm sure you know this, but it's worth keeping in mind that that's unlikely (infecting all 12 people).

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Velocio in reply to @

I know that. I'm just keeping the hypothetical nice and simple.

Aiming for fewer than 5 people within 2m in a 24 hour period... is a good rule of thumb I think.

All of the essential interactions are still possible, but it really helps me think about every non-essential proximity to another person.

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in reply to @Velocio

I know that.

Yeah, which is what I figured (and said), but felt it was worth highlighting to remind ourselves, and everyone else, about the reality of transmission.

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