Loneliness Hasn’t Increased Despite Pandemic, Research Finds. What Helped?

(By Joanne Silberner for NPR)

When the coronavirus barreled into the U.S. this year, the predominant public health advice for avoiding infection focused on physical isolation: No parties, concerts or sports events. No congregating inside bars or restaurants. No on-site family reunions. No play dates for kids. Just keep away from other people.  Continue reading article here…

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