Social Distancing FAQs

+ How coronavirus compares to the flu

Shots Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images How To Do Social Distancing Right We have all heard we need to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of coronavirus in our communities. But what is and isn't OK in our new world of social distancing? Can I have a couple of friends over for dinner? Can my kids have a playdate or go visit Grandma? Here's what the new CDC guidelines and other health experts have to say.  Your social distancing questions answered here. BONUS: Self-quarantine, isolation and social distancing -- we explain the differences between the terms Newsletter continues after sponsor message Science Source How Coronavirus And Flu Are Alike And How They Differ Coronavirus is scary but the flu does a lot of damage in our society too, killing tens of thousands of Americans annually. So why is the coronavirus pandemic more of a crisis than a bad flu year? Experts explain the differences in infectiousness, severity of symptoms and death rates, and why coronavirus is likely to put a much greater strain on our health system. Read more to understand the key differences between the two illnesses. BONUS: Do you get immunity after recovering from coronavirus or can you get it again? Chesnot/Getty Images Can I Go Running? Best Grocery Shopping Techniques ... And Other Coronavirus Questions Answered As we live through this unprecedented crisis, each week NPR hears from you what your most pressing questions are and we turn to experts to answer them. This week readers wanted to know if exercising outside is ok, how to best navigate the grocery store and what herd immunity really is.  Read on for answers. More of this week's health stories from NPR Might The Experimental Drug Remdesivir Work Against COVID-19? No, You Don't Need To Avoid Ibuprofen Alternates To Happy Birthday: Readers Share Their Favorite Hand-washing Songs We hope you enjoyed these stories. Find more of NPR's health journalism on Shots and follow us on Twitter at @NPRHealth.   What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: shots@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Goats & Soda, Daily News, Best of NPR and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Health emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy