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Many are concerned that the stress of the pandemic could be causing more people to experience depression.
We’re not going to say “Thanks, COVID-19,” but the pandemic seems to be indirectly saving lives too.
The survey results shed some light on how long people are willing to stay inside in the name of social distancing.
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