Why Six Feet Apart?

In 2003, a group of researchers found that SARS—an illness caused by another type of coronavirus—was transmitted to others as far as six feet away from an infected person while traveling on an airplane. Several experts have cited this study as the most likely source for the CDC's six-foot guideline.

What is the minimum distance to be kept from each other to avoid COVID-19?

Be a hero and break the chain of COVID-19 transmission by practicing physical distancing.

This means we keep a distance of at least 1m from each other and avoid spending time in crowded places or in groups.

Can COVID-19 droplets travel farther than 6 feet?

Droplets from a cough may travel farther than 6 feet and could potentially carry enough COVID-19 virus to infect another person, according to a new study.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.