Germs can spread as far as 6 feet when someone coughs or sneezes, landing on surfaces or in another persons eyes, nose, or mouth. Thats why its important for people with CF to stay at least 6 feet away from others with CF and anyone with a cold, flu, or infection.

Why do they need to stay 5 feet apart?

Five Feet Apart is a film about two young people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who fall in love but must stay separated because of cross-infection. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust was not involved in the making of this film, but we recognise that it will help to raise vital awareness of the real impact of cystic fibrosis.

Can cystic fibrosis patients be near each other?

People with cystic fibrosis should never meet each other, as they carry bacteria within their lungs that could be harmful to each other.

Whats wrong with Will in 5 feet apart?

Five Feet Apart is a book-turned-Blockbuster film that details and stories of Stella and Will, 2 teenagers with cystic fibrosis who meet during a clinical trial. Due to the 6-foot rule, the teens cannot touch or get too close to one another.

Does Five Feet Apart have a happy ending?

Instead of ending on a heartbreaking note, the film actually opts for an open-ended conclusion, giving audiences hope for Stella (Haley Lu Richardson) and Wills (Cole Sprouse) romance. Sprouse notes that one of the alternate endings could be classified as a happy one, while the other was more pessimistic.

Who dies in the book Five Feet Apart?

Poe Poe dies the next day which leaves her devastated. Initially she pushes Will away. Later realizing how Poe did not get to live his life, Stella decides to live hers and go see the lights with Will. The two end up on top of a frozen pond, dancing around.