“It’s really the worst thing they can do from the pandemic standpoint, because people are coming from disparate areas, crowding together, screaming,” Dr. John Swartzberg, a clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases and vaccinology at the University of California at Berkeley School of Public Health, told LiveScience. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, too, said several days and nights of demonstrations could accelerate the spread, and urged protesters to get tested. 1/4 When it comes to peaceful protest during #COVID19, virtual protest is the safest bet. Swartzberg told LiveScience this also applies to police officers; he said he noticed officers who weren’t wearing masks at protests, either. Since COVID-19 symptoms don’t appear right away, protesters are advised to monitor their temperature and watch for symptoms.

Source: National Post June 04, 2020 18:43 UTC