Dr. Birx urges Americans to continue social distancing amid reopening of nation

According to coronavirus task force member Dr. Deborah Birx, the nation is trying to learn how to maintain openness and safety amid ongoing reopening efforts. During a recent interview, she stressed Americans must continue to follow social distancing guidelines and avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, even if they are outside.

She confirmed the government is preparing for a potential second wave of the virus in the fall, but also noted it is difficult to tell if the nation will have to close again.

The doctor also warned of asymptomatic carriers unknowingly spreading the virus.

“People are spreading the virus unknowingly. This is unusual in the case of respiratory diseases. In many cases, so you don’t know who’s infected. So, we really want to be clear, all the time, that social distancing is absolutely critical. If you can’t social distance and you’re outside, you must wear a mask. These are items that are really critical to protect individuals. We’ve learned... (Read more)

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