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This simple model shows the importance of wearing masks and social distancing

  • Written by Jeyaraj Vadiveloo, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research, University of Connecticut
imageHospital and nursing staff wear face masks and observes social distancing guidelines at an event in the U.K.Ben Birchall /Getty Images

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