How to Peacefully Protest & Stay Healthy
With so many American out in the streets, all day long, protesting and standing up for what they believe in, it’s a very powerful time right now.
We’re seeing so many gatherings on the news and even in our very own streets and we understand it all.
We’re proud of you for standing up for what’s right and voicing your opinion, demanding a much-needed change in the world.
BUT the virus is still out there, infecting people and spreading as quickly as ever. With all that we went through to "flatten the curve", we're so worried abut it all being for nothing as number begin to rise again in may cities across the U.S.
*** So how can you peacefully protest while staying healthy? ***
-- Wear A Mask
At this point it seems obvious, but while many protestors have been photographed and filmed wearing masks, many were not. Wearing a mask and being around other people that are also wearing masks is key. So many people are protesting in groups. They may go out with people that they know. If they can encourage those people to keep masks on and stay within that group, then that’s going to decrease the risk.
-- Keep Your Hands Clean
Hand hygiene is also a must; Obviously, it’s difficult to wash your hands when you’re out in the street protesting. So, have a portable, personal hand sanitizer that you can keep in your pocket, and really try to sanitize your hands at regular intervals and if you touch anything that may be contaminated such as doorknobs, handlebars, a variety of other things.
-- Keep Your Distance
It’s not easy to do when you’re at a mass protest, but it’s recommended to try the best you can to follow this one. We know that’s not realistic if you are, for example, in the middle of a sidewalk protest. But, for those who are in a park for a demonstration, he recommends trying to keep some distance between yourself and others. It may just be a couple of feet, but the more distance is the decreased risk of potential transmission. If you are marching, keeping distance between yourself and others is a little bit more flexible. You may stay on the outskirts of the mass of people, but still be able to raise your voice.
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We love you all and are always here for our community.
Stay safe and we’ll see you all again soon!