Today’s Coronavirus: Protest and COVID-19

Good evening. I Diya Chaco,that is Monday, June 1.. Here’s what’s happening with the coronavirus in California and beyond.

“From a human perspective, as humans, we need this. Limitations. From a public health perspective, I’m worried.”

An epidemiological instructor in Long Beach, California had to say about the ongoing protests that swept California and the US over the weekend. Killing an unarmed black man, George Floyd Police detained in Minneapolis, Years of anger Police violence against blacks COVID-19 clashed with a new pandemic threat..

The data shows that the coronavirus is Especially catastrophic To the black community African-American suffering Unbalanced share COVID-19 deaths. “Every week, when we reported that black deaths were increasing in the county due to COVID-19, On the consequences of these years of inequality“The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Barbara Ferrer.

The situation is gone Protesters facing a dilemma: How do you balance the desire to exercise constitutional rights with the risk of getting or spreading the virus that killed thousands? Political protests of up to 100 people are one of the two types of mass meetings allowed. State’s latest shelter in place order (The other is a direct religious assembly). They are also allowed Based on L.A. County latest guidance.. However, it is still unclear how such gatherings will affect the spread of COVID-19.

Many people marching in the Los Angeles area said they were prepared to face the risk. During the weekend, most protesters wore masks and some lost hand sanitizers. “I think I was not the only one discussing. “Is this safe?” But this is bigger than usSaid the protesters.

In the Bay Area, thousands of car caravans passed through downtown Auckland for more than three hours on Sundays. Demonstrate without violating social distance guidelines.. “We are in the midst of a pandemic that unduly and disproportionately affects our black and brown bodies,” the organizer said. “Therefore, it is important that we have different ways to protest.. ”

The California Department of Public Health has published protest guidelines during a pandemic. For more information, seeI answered your question.” This newsletter section.

The woman holds a sign on Sunday as a caravan of protesters passing through Auckland.

(Johana Bouyan/Los Angeles Times)

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California cases and deaths at 5:30 pm. Monday Pacific Daylight Time:

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Roadmap for the Newsom Administration’s reopening in California.

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Entire California

Some LA County Coronavirus Test site closed On Monday following the protest, Health Director Christina Gurley said Affect public safety.. Testing at the Dodger Stadium and Kedren Community Health Center continued, but others were closed. Authorities say what they expect Reopen all sites on Tuesday..

Most of California Rugged northern county Mostly spared from their remoteness, COVID-19 They have not inoculated them from economic fallout Of shutdown. Many businesses that rely on tourists wonder if they will last for the summer. “We make 70% of our revenue in three months,” said the campsite owner in Nevada City. “And now I can’t do that.”

But Santa Cruz CountyHousing high-tech and other businesses depends heavily on seasonal tourism and the income generated by UC Santa Cruz’s 19,000 students and hundreds of faculty members. The campus is now closed, and the city and county, at least for now, are encouraging the visitors they once welcomed to stay away. A local bookstore owner said, “We understand why people are having a hard time resuming, and the amounts at stake in economics, work and people’s lives.” “But I am totally moved by science.. “

State health officials have issued recommendations for universal COVID-19 testing in skilled nursing homes, but critics say the state is responsible for counties. Nursing home We actually run the test. Possible outcomes: individual unadjusted plan scores without clear rules How the program works, what it needs, and who pays.. “We have many logistic questions that haven’t been answered yet,” said the California emergency response officer. Heath facility.

resource

— For general safety, wash hands For at least 20 seconds (here Super fun how-to video). Don’t touch your face And keep your phone clean.. Practice Avoid crowds, Maintain a 6-foot radius for personal space In public. And Wear a mask If you leave home. this is How to do it right..
– be careful Symptom Fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle aches, headaches, sore throat, loss of taste and smell. If you are worried You may be infectedPlease contact your doctor or emergency care clinic before you go.
-It’s here How to take care of someone with COVID-19From Monitor symptoms to prevent the spread of the virus..
— If Your job was affected Here is by the coronavirus pandemic How to apply for unemployment..
— Here are some free resources Restaurant workers And Entertainment industry experts Troubled Make a balance..
— Advice Help the child Navigate the pandemic life Be honest about uncertainty, acknowledge their feelings and stick to the routine.. this is Guidance from CDC..
-I need Mental health service? Below are resources for dealing with crises from crisis CDC And that L.A. County Public Health Department.. Residents of the L.A. County also (800) 854-7771 or Send the text “LA” to 741741..

Nationwide and world

From engineers to cancer researchers, Scientists with no virology experience Leveraging their diverse talents to address the COVID-19 pandemic. They are working to improve the design of coronavirus tests, researching new therapies, and finding ways to disinfect N95 masks so they can be safely reused. For many, this work provides a way for a pandemic to make a difference now Shut down other research projects.. “It’s comfort,” said a stem cell biologist at UCLA. “It’s awful to sit and wait for something useful.. “

SpaceX Crew Dragon Astronaut capsule Successfully docked with the International Space Station Less than 19 hours from a historic launch from Florida on Sunday. To prepare for a pandemic launch, NASA needed to evaluate the remaining astronaut training sessions to determine what could be held remotely. Learn how to use the space station kitchen..

What is this economic crisis? Where are you? recession? depression? Something new and completely different? The Times called on various economists to consider the question and suggest that government officials adopt a single policy or action that can bring about change. Their answer is from the passage of a salary relief program to keep workers at work. Extreme increase in antibody testing to support business resumption..

Answered your question

Today’s question is from the reader you want to know. How can I protest while reducing the risk of coronavirus infection? The California Public Health Service has some guidelines..

Even during a pandemic, you have the right to protest under the protection of Amendment 1.

However, face-to-face protests risk the spread of coronaviruses. Even with physical distances preserved, “such gatherings can lead to increased infection, hospitalization, and mortality, especially among the more vulnerable populations.” According to the agency COVID-19 website..

Protesters should wear face coverings and a social distance of 6 feet whenever possible during demonstrations, especially when proclaiming. It is also advisable to carry hand sanitizer to avoid touching surfaces that may be touched by others. Consider after participating Self-isolation for a recommended period of 14 days, Especially when in close contact with vulnerable people on a regular basis.

DPH also proposes to consider whether you or other participants can safely protest from within your vehicle. Thousands did it in the bay area on sunday.. In-car protests are not considered a gathering as long as participants stay in the car or are otherwise separated from individuals who are not part of the family.

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