ABikerSailor
Diamond Member
You know, in places where they had protests for BLM, there haven't been any spikes in reported cases.
In places where they did open up a bit early (TX, FL, CA), there have been spikes in the reported cases.
The difference between the 2? Protesters wore masks most of the time. In places where they opened up early, people didn't wear masks very often. So, the lesson to be learned here is understand that the virus is transmitted via the air, and masks are useful in helping to keep you safe.
Wear one or don't, but remember, those who wear them have a much less chance of catching this thing.
"You know, in places where they had protests for BLM, there haven't been any spikes in reported cases."
"The difference between the 2? Protesters wore masks most of the time. "
To answer the above comments of yours:
The below OP thread just posted by BlueGin
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Protests highly likely for surge in COVID in LA county.
Finally they are being forced to admit the protests are producing a spike in COVID cases. Estimates are we will see the death toll rise in a couple weeks. “L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has said that although it is impossible to track the origin of spread in a public...www.usmessageboard.com
You linked to a USMB thread that is the OPINION of Blue Gin. In the article she posted, there is no mention of protesters being responsible for a spike.
The link that Blue Gin used...................................
Alarming spike in coronavirus sparks fears California is 'starting to lose this battle'
California reported more than 6,000 infections Tuesday — the largest single-day count in the state since the pandemic hit the U.S.
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