Women aren't just better at taking preventative measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, a new study shows. Researchers also found that women were also more likely to listen to experts and express alarm and anxiety in response to Covid-19.
Wearing a mask, social distancing and washing hands regularly are the best ways we have to stop the spread of Covid-19.
But when it comes to these crucial habits, it appears that women are more likely to be following these steps to a greater degree than men, according to a new study. To reach their conclusions, the researchers at New York University and Yale University examined survey data, street observations and analysis of smartphone movements. Women aren't just better at taking preventative measures, researchers said.
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