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I understand the need for quarantining and locking down an entire geographic area to control novel coronavirus's spread, but would americans in affected areas actually obey any lockdown rules?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Many Americans have understood the need to protect their health and the wellbeing of others. The potential cost for ignoring this is possible death.

Answered 5/16/2020

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