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“For covid-19, we can think of risk through three key variables: proximity, activity and time. The highest-risk scenario is if you are in close proximity with someone who is infected, in an indoor space, for an extended period of time.” quote by Leana S. Wen
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“For covid-19, we can think of risk through three key variables: proximity, activity and time. The highest-risk scenario is if you are in close proximity with someone who is infected, in an indoor space, for an extended period of time.”

Leana S. Wen

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Risk is determined by how close you are, what you’re doing, and how long you stay near an infected person, especially indoors.

In simple terms: Risk depends on closeness, activity, and duration, especially indoors.

Key Takeaway

Limit exposure by reducing proximity, activity, or time.

Themes

public health risk assessment infection control

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

informative educational

When to use this quote

  • workplace safety
  • family gatherings
  • travel
  • event planning

Key Concepts

epidemiology behavioral science

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can ventilation alter risk?
  • What activities increase transmission?
A Different Perspective

Only addresses direct transmission, not airborne spread over longer distances.

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