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SharonClark

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2. Based on cell phone usage? More junk "science".

Reply to IronLionZion (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2020, 09:54 AM

Apr 2020

If I drive 100 miles and make 10 stops, does that mean I'm good at social distancing if I leave my cell phone at home?
If I drive 10 miles to the nearest grocery store in Wyoming, is that the same as driving 10 miles in greater NYC or Boston?
If 90% of the people in my grocery store wear masks, would the social distance index be the same if only 10% wore masks, based on cell phone usage?

Don't base your hope or latest talking points on a bogus "index" that is not scientifically based.

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New index shows who is best at social distancing; See how where you live ranks [View all] IronLionZion Apr 2020 OP

K&R SheltieLover Apr 2020 #1

Based on cell phone usage? More junk "science". SharonClark Apr 2020 #2

Until we all get microchips implanted in our bodies IronLionZion Apr 2020 #3