Using matches to represent people, California-based visual artists Juan Delcan and Valentina Izaguirre have gone viral with Safety Match, their video illustrating the importance of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As each match burns, the flame jumps to a match close by. But one match steps out of the line and avoids the flame. In much the same way, staying home and keeping your distance from other people can help stop the spread of infectious diseases like the coronavirus.
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