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487. Is It Okay to Have a Party Yet?

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Pandemics and the Power of Being Connected to Others

Researchers found that covet cases increased after people got together to celebrate their birthdays. The study suggests we may not be as good at assessing the risks around us as we might think, or hope. It reminds us of the power of needing to feel connected to others. And maybe, now that we have the data, on how risky even smaller group gatherings can be help us make better decisions too.

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