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Even though the terms physical and social distancing are often used interchangeably, looking into the history of the terms can contextualize their usage in the current day. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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The Quad: Should we call quarantine-imposed isolation physical, not social, distancing? - Daily Bruin

The Quad: Should we call quarantine-imposed isolation physical, not social, distancing?

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When we have a graduation party over Zoom or text a friend to complain about online exams, are we really “socially” distancing? Well, not in the literal sense.

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The Quad: Should we call quarantine-imposed isolation physical, not social, distancing?

By Maya Harris

June 1, 2020 8:09 p.m.