Many local officials fear a spike in COVID-19 cases amid protests across the U.S. But health experts, even as they urge caution, say they support the demonstrations — because racism itself also poses a dire health threat.
Protests over police treatment of black people have sparked concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Here, a protester marches Monday in Philadelphia with a cloth mask saying,"I can't breathe."Protests over police treatment of black people have sparked concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Here, a protester marches Monday in Philadelphia with a cloth mask saying,"I can't breathe.
"Risk of transmission is lower in open spaces, but wherever there is a gathering there is still the risk of transmitting the virus," said Dr. Elaine Nsoesie, an assistant professor of global health at Boston University.
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