Social Distancing in America Appears to Be on the Decline

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Although most Americans are in favor of maintaining lockdowns, their commitment to social distancing seems to be waning—even as top doctors warn of uncontrollable outbreaks in areas that reopen too soon. In April, people in the U.S. moved around 41% less than normal. Now, distancing in nearly every state is on the decline, especially on the weekends.