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Why “Social Distancing” is critical.

The Washington Post published three graphic simulations that clarify what a strategy of social distancing does to preserve our ability to cope with a pandemic. Slowing the spread flattens the peak load on medical facilities so that severely ill people can be treated effectively thus reducing fatalities. Reducing the percentage of people out sick on any given day is another benefit of flattening the peak of an outbreak.

Why Outbreaks Spread Exponentially

Three animated simulations show how mitigation works for the common good.

If you click here you can view the animations that show how mitigation works.