Trending Now: These animated simulations show why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to ‘flatten the curve’

The early trickle of new coronavirus infections has turned into a steady current. The spread can be slowed, public health professionals say, if people practice "social distancing" by avoiding public spaces and generally limiting their movement. This story features simple animated simulations, which show how diseases like coronavirus can be slowed down.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Trending Now Mar 15, 8:08 AM     These animated simulations show why outbreaks like coronavirus spread exponentially, and how to 'flatten the curve' The early trickle of new coronavirus infections has turned into a steady current. The spread can be slowed, public health professionals say, if people practice "social distancing" by avoiding public spaces and generally limiting their movement. This story features simple animated simulations, which show how diseases like coronavirus can be slowed down. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071