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Collected Item: “Seemingly Innocent Small Gatherings are Increasing Infection Rates”

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Seemingly Innocent Small Gatherings are Increasing Infection Rates

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@betsy_klein on Twitter reiterates new information from the CDC director Dr. Redfield that small household gatherings are causing another increase in COVID-19 infection rates. I was surprised and saddened to see this, because I thought small gatherings were okay/somewhat safe. I am also disappointed because this means we have to be vigilant about social distancing again.

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#infectionrate, #smallgathering, #socialdistancing, #CDC, #CDCDirectorDrRedfield

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https://twitter.com/betsy_klein/status/1316329613585457152?s=20

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Betsy Klein

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2020-10-14
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