Social Distancing

We are by now all familiar with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's “6-foot rule” for social distancing from others amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the interval may not suffice to protect you from COVID while indoors, a new study has found.

How many times have you heard someone say, "I can't wait until I can hug all of you!" Now, how does that make you feel? If it makes you cringe, you're not alone.

If you were planning on heading out to the Hamburg Farmer's Market this weekend, be aware that it will still be happening, it is just changing locations.

We turned to Channel 4's (WIVB-TV) Mike Cejka for the weekend forecast. Friday afternoon, the Sun will begin to fade and expect a few very spotty showers mainly from Buffalo southward. Rain showers, locally heavy downpours, and a few thunderstorms later Friday evening which will scatter out by Saturday morning.

So you're stuck in the house again this weekend, and now that you are working or confined to the house every day seems the same. Here are ideas of things you can do with your extra time this weekend . . .

With the "new reality" we have been dealing with over the past two weeks and we're finding ourselves doing stuff we may have never done before.

With the cancellation of many local running events this spring due to the COVID-19 virus, a local sporting goods store started a Facebook group for runners to keep connected while they practice social distancing.

It seems as though some people are still having a hard time understanding how staying home can help stop the spread of this virus. These interactive models might help.

One of the worst things about this pandemic for me is not being able to see family members. I have have been 'social distancing' for two weeks. In an Italian, close-knit family like mine that is really tough.

The President, The Governor, The County Executive, The Mayor...all have been talking about Social Distancing. It's the new buzzword to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, and one that the residents of Erie County appear to be taking seriously.

As recently as last week, the best way to relieve Buffalo stress was, for some to head to the nearest restaurant, bar or gym. Not anymore. With Governor Cuomo's closure of the restaurants (except for takeout), bars and gyms, along with schools, movie theaters and any other place where people congregate, the leisurely walk, it seems, is all that’s left.

Buffalo is a big party city for St. Patrick's Day so it's understandable you're bummed to be spending St. Patrick's Day at home this year, here are a few tips to help you celebrate while social distancing . . .