8 Tips for protesting safely in the Covid era
The Cornell Center for Health Equity strongly condemns racism in all its forms and supports efforts to eradicate racism from all of America’s institutions. At the same time, we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, which still smolders in our population. To make demonstrations to eradicate racism as safe as possible, we offer you the following advice to minimize the risk for spreading the coronavirus while you exert your right to free speech.
- Keep 6 feet apart from other marchers
- Keep 6 feet apart when you bend the knee, lie down or sit
- Wear a mask at all times
- Avoid shaking hands or hugging people (give air hugs)
- Carry hand sanitizer. Perform hand hygiene if you touch anyone. If you do not have hand sanitizer, wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Drink plenty of water. There have been reports of dehydration at other protests
- Use water to wash off pepper spray or tear gas. No need for milk
