The science of social distancing
Research from China shows the most important measure in limiting the spread of Covid 19 is social distancing.
The strong social distancing policies introduced by China seem to have been successful in stopping the spread of Covid 19. Without any effective drug treatments, reducing our number of contacts is the most effective way to prevent viral transmission.
We also look at the similarities been policies in Russia and the US on how best to deal with the virus. In both cases there are contradictions and disagreements between medical professionals and politicians.
And a warning from Polio, how vaccines may create problems when immunisation campaigns do not reach everyone.
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Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Julian Siddle
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Coronavirus: How only minimal contacts can stop the spread
Duration: 02:22
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- Thu 26 Mar 202020:32GMTBBC World Service Australasia, Online, Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview & Europe and the Middle East only
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