5 Major Coronavirus Developments - Fauci Warns of Protest Spread - June 8, 2020

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5 Major Coronavirus Developments - Fauci Warns of Protest Spread - June 8, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci
Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he's "very concerned" about the protests that have followed George Floyd's death as the events have significantly increased the chance of spread of COVID-19.

He made the comments in an interview with radio station WTOP.

"It is the perfect set up for the spread of the virus in the sense of creating some blips which might turn into some surges...there certainly is a risk," said Fauci

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"It's a difficult situation. We have the right to peacefully demonstrate and the demonstrators are exercising that right," he continued. "It's a delicate balance, because the reasons for demonstrating are valid and yet the demonstration itself puts oneself at an additional risk."

"The only thing we can do as public health officials is to keep warning people to be careful. And if you are going out to please make sure you wear a mask and you keep the mask on at all times," said Raimondo.

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5 Major Coronavirus Developments — June 8, 2020

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