Is It Really Dangerous To Stand Too Close to a Microwave?

I've been told, for more than a few times, to stay away from the microwave oven because of the radiation it emits which might be harmful to the body. Personally, I was skeptical of this idea, thinking (mistakenly, I suspect) that ultraviolet radiation is even more dangerous and yet people feel it is OK to be exposed to the sun for short periods of time (yes, i'm no SME). So I've been wondering about this but never actually took the time to find out.

Then I encountered an article that talks about the topic and cites the claim by FDA, no less. According to the article, FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health sets a standard for all microwaves in the market. No more than 5 milliwatts per square centimeter can be leaked at about two inches away from the oven in its whole lifetime. The level is said to be too low to be harmful to humans. By contrast, cellphones are said to operate at a peak power of up to 1.6 watts.

Facts might tell you to it isn't dangerous, but fears still might.