Making Risk-Based Decisions in the Coronavirus Era

Social distancing can help us get ahead of the spread of this infection if we practice it diligently

Chatting with neighbors is fine—at a distance. Altrendo Images/Shutterstock

In the fast-moving world of coronavirus, one week it was okay to have lunch with friends at a cafe, and the next it isn’t, as more and better social distancing is required.

But what’s still acceptable?