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How to Join the Protests Without Risking Covid-19
Even if you’re worried about the pandemic, you can still be part of the fight for justice.
A worrisome gathering for a worthy cause.
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The many demonstrations on the streets of the U.S. fill me with both hope and dread. Maybe you feel the same way: Like me, you are pleased that so many people are motivated to protest unjust behavior by the police. Yet you are also worried that the demonstrations themselves will lead to a further spread of Covid-19.
More Covid-19 cases would kill more people, and African-Americans die disproportionately from the disease. They also suffer a disproportionate financial burden from the economic slowdown caused by the virus. This pandemic really must be brought to an end sooner rather than later.