There is a big concern among health officials that the recent protests against police violence could prompt a spike in the number of cases in several weeks. Social distancing becomes difficult in tightly packed crowds, but there are other things you can do to reduce your risk and still show up to protest injustice. Jack Caravanos is a public health expert at New York University. He said make sure to protect your respiratory tract. “The key is of course to keep your mask on,” Caranavos said.
Many people are preparing for Easter meals ahead of the holiday long weekend, which means a trip to the grocery store. With physical distancing implemented across Toronto due to COVID-19, Ali Chiasson has some tips on how to stay safe while shopping. Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam now says wearing a non-medical mask can help stop the spread of COVID-19
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In US news and current events today, here are some safe shopping and eating techniques during the COVID-19 pandemic explained by Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen.
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen is a family doctor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He posted the video to his YouTube channel on March 24. Since then, it’s been viewed more than 7 million times. VanWingen told Storyful that these grocery shopping tips can help save lives.
