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Coronavirus FAQ: What's The Deal With The '15 Minute Rule'?

By Maria Godoy
Published October 9, 2020 at 3:09 PM MDT
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The conventional wisdom is that it takes 15 minutes of close contact to a contagious person to put you at risk. But even a short exposure could prove problematic.

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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts. She is also one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.
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