Implementation of social distancing policies correlates with significant reduction in SARS-CoV-2 transmission

(University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) According to researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the implementation of social distancing policies corresponded with significant reductions in transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and reduced community mobility, both in the U.S. and globally, providing evidence that social distancing is a useful tool in preventing further spread of COVID-19.