As anti-racism protests erupt across the world and people gather in mass, it’s easy to forget that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic. Despite health officials' continued warnings to the public that gathering in large groups is dangerous and increases the risk of spreading Covid-19, people are still going out with only a mask and gloves for protection.
Yes, there’s good scientific evidence to suggest that a mask will help reduce the risk of getting the coronavirus, but it doesn’t reduce the risk to zero.
“Despite the serious and important issues that are causing these protests, we can’t forget that closeness with our fellow citizens is not a good thing. It feeds the virus,” former FDA Associate Commissioner and Professor Peter Pitts told NBC in a recent interview.