'Friend-shield effect' could increase a false sense of safety and contribute to COVID-19 infections - News-Medical.Net

People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they are with, or even just think about, their friends instead of acquaintances or strangers, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

People may feel less vulnerable and take fewer safety precautions about COVID-19 when they are with, or even just think about, their friends instead of acquaintances or strangers, according to resear… [+4911 chars]

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