What the CDC's New Definition of 'Close Contact' Really Means

Repeated brief encounters with the same person are now considered close contact, according to a tweak to the CDC’s definition.

Previously, for somebody to be a “close contact,” they had to remain within six feet of you for a stretch of at least 15 minutes. The change recognizes that, according to recent research, you…

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Source: LifeHacker – What the CDC’s New Definition of ‘Close Contact’ Really Means