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What the CDC's New Definition of 'Close Contact' Really Means

Repeated brief encounters with the same person are now considered close contact, according to a tweak to the CDC’s definition. Previously, for somebody to be a “close contact,” they had to remain within six feet of you for a stretch of at least 15 minutes. The change recognizes that, according to recent research, you don’t have to spend 15 minutes with the same person all at once. If you see the