As thousands of demonstrators continue to protest the killing of George Floyd, health experts are worried that a second wave of COVID-19 infections could be sparked by the mass gatherings.
Health authorities warn protesters to quarantine after protests due to coronavirus risks as a new study finds wearing masks and social distancing do lower the risk of catching or spreading coronavirusAs thousands of demonstrators continue to protest the killing of George Floyd, health experts are worried that a second wave of"What we have here is a very unfortunate experiment going on with COVID virus transmission," said Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease...
Tear gas fills the air as protesters rally outside the White House against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington, D.C., May 31, 2020. The risk is even more pronounced when factoring in the more than 5,600 demonstrators who have been arrested,Not only are jails crowded indoor spaces, but protesters sat in vehicles at close range for an extended period of time, which increases the risk for onward transmission of the virus, Osterholm explained.If history is any indication of how this might play out, we need look no further than the 1918 flu pandemic.
In this Sept. 28, 1918, photo provide by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command the Naval Aircraft Factory float moves south on Broad Street escorted by Sailors during the a parade meant to raise funds for the war effort, in Philadelphia.MORE: Photos: Moments of peace, unity you may not have seen in George Floyd protests
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