'Social Distancing' May Be Needed to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus Some health experts are recommending that people <br />stay further away from each other than normal to ease the increasing numbers of <br />coronavirus cases around the globe. From a cough or sneeze, studies say <br />the disease can travel up to eight feet. Dr. William Schaffner, via CNN Schaffner, a longtime CDC adviser, says 'social distancing' is just a recommendation for now. He adds that people over 60 years old and with a health condition should take extra caution. Dr. William Schaffner, <br />via CNN Examples of distancing can <br />include working from home and avoiding large gatherings, such as sporting events and parades. Events around the U.S., like SXSW and multiple <br />concerts, have been canceled recently over the virus.
