Babaamaajimowinan (Telling of news in different places)

Protests could exacerbate COVID-19 spread in Minnesota

Health officials warned Thursday that mass protests over police brutality could exacerbate the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and trigger a surge in an outbreak that has had a disproportionate impact on minorities.

State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said it is understandable that people are protesting and speaking out following the death of a black man forcibly restrained by a white police officer, but that doesn't lessen the exposure risks from the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 at a pivotal time in the pandemic.

The state reported a single-day record of 35 deaths on Thursday from COVID-19, raising the death toll to 967.

https://www.startribune.com/protests-could-exacerbate-covid-19-spread-in-minnesota/570844542/

 

Reader Comments(0)