Study Finds COVID-19 Can Spread Beyond 6 Feet, Challenging Social Distancing Guidelines

According to scientists, the 2-meter distance recommended for social distancing is a "false sense of security" as it could expose large groups of people to Covid-19.

On Saturday, SalivaDirect, a saliva test to detect Covid-19 developed by Yale and paid for by the NBA, received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for emergency use. This is the fifth saliva test approved by the FDA for the disease, using spit from people who think they have the coronavirus, the agency said.

The agency says the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, in collaboration with the Yale School of Public Health, have used SalivaDirect to test asymptomatic players, coaches and staff from several teams.