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Face masks definitely help keep the coronavirus at bay — and are embraced by most people in this scene from Ankara. But what about earlier recommendations to keep 6 feet from others and limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, are these still effective protective measures? Adem Altan /AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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Coronavirus FAQ: How Does The 6 Feet/15 Minutes Rule Apply To The Delta Variant?
August 27, 2021 • It was drummed into our brains: Stay 6 feet from others! Limit close contact to 15 minutes. With the highly contagious delta variant, do we need to rethink those numbers?