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Like humans, some primates become cautious of germs in the wake of a viral outbreak
Source: Phys.org · Published
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many households wiped down groceries with disinfectant before putting them away. Hand sanitizer was in short supply. With little information on how the virus spread, people became more cautious of germs from other people. A new University of California San Diego study suggests that humans may not be alone in changing behavior after experiencing a…
Key points
- In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many households wiped down groceries with disinfectant before putting them away.
- Hand sanitizer was in short supply.
- With little information on how the virus spread, people became more cautious of germs from other people.
- A new University of California San Diego study suggests that humans may not be alone in changing behavior after experiencing a…
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