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What it’s like to go without touch because of coronavirus

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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