Touch is one of the first senses to develop, but as coronavirus forces us to stay apart – what does losing this sense do to us? Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F
As social distancing measures the world over separate people, we are coming to terms with the role that touch has played in our lives.
Simple, social touch – from a handshake to an arm around the shoulder – has been taken away.
Not only is it one of the first senses to develop, but it has been shown to have a big role in our physical health.
So how has the distancing changed the way we think about touch?
And what lessons can we learn from those who have gone a long time without it?
Stephen Smith reports and Emily Maitlis is joined by former hostage Terry Waite and writer Liz Hoggard.
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