Belgian-Dutch Study: Why in times of COVID-19 you can not walk/run/bike close to each other.

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'What is a safe distance when running, biking and walking during COVID-19 times? It is further than the typical 1–2 meter as prescribed in different countries!

In a lot of countries walking, biking and jogging are welcome activities in these times of COVID-19. However, it is important to note that you need to avoid each other's slipstream when doing these activities. This comes out of the result of a study by the KU Leuven (Belgium) and TU Eindhoven (Netherlands).'>>>

https://medium.com/@jurgenthoelen/belgian-dutch-study-why-in-times-of-covid-19-you-can-not-walk-run-bike-close-to-each-other-a5df19c77d08

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1. always stand upwind nt

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2. Good advice

Even in the best of times.

[Historic NY]

3. Its those tiny little microdrops coated with fats

that cling on.

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4. Some heavy breathing associated with those activities

Even walking when it's done as exercise. Heavy breathing expels particles more forcefully than normal breathing.

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5. People are starting to walk and jog on the road

Instead of sidewalk where I cycle. I have been riding early lately so part of my ride is in the dark, I have bright lights and some walker/ joggers do too. Some don't have any lights so it can hard to see them and I pass them close.

I think they should stay on the sidewalk and I'll stay on the road with the cars..

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8. Dr. Gupta on CNN said it is pretty safe. nt

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6. It's intensely antisocial to be out running on the sidewalks right now

I wish people would get a clue. We all have to give a little here. You can't just keep on with obviously disgusting behavior because you feel like it. Tired of being run off the sidewalk by these selfish fucking pigs.

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7. Me and 5 others did our weekly bike ride today

for 20 miles. We followed the 6 foot rule. Oh we are all over 65 and one 82 year old. There were lots of walkers and bikers out. It is a beautiful day 60s and sunny.