An expert in health metrics from the University of Washington says Americans are moving around too much for the COVID-19 pandemic to end.
According to CNN, Dr. Christopher Murray says that's because when case numbers diminish, people tend to interact more.
The movement associated with that interaction signals how the virus will spread along with the carriers.
Dr. Murray said precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 need to stay consistent -- whether the numbers are coming down or not.
While Americans are moving around at a pre-pandemic rate, Murray said Friday that the rate of mask use has risen by roughly 5% in the last 10 days.
The rise was particularly noticeable in states with higher caseloads, like California, Texas and Florida.
That could save tens of thousands of lives.
