Social distancing is not only about preventing the illness itself, but rather, slowing the rate at which people get sick. WASHINGTON - The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator said social distancing practices will need to continue through the summer to ensure the safety of Americans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Social distancing will be with us through the summer to really ensure that we protect one another as we move through these phases," Dr.
Deborah Birx said Sunday during an appearance on "Meet the Press." Her comments came after Vice President Mike Pence said last week during an appearance on Geraldo Rivera’s radio show that he thinks the coronavirus pandemic could be “largely” behind us by Memorial Day