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To slow coronavirus, events of 250-plus people are banned. Why 250?
Washington chose a specific figure, but experts say "there is no magic number."
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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