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There has been a lot of concern about the potential for important gatherings to cause coronavirus peaks, including recentBlack lives of the protest material afterGeorge Floyd'smurder at Minneapolis. The coronavirus incubation period may be two weeks, but now that the marches have been continuing for three years, there are finally data to indicate how protests have affected the case numbers. And although it's early, it's good news: research suggests thatThere was a very small transmission of coronavirus directly related to the events.

According to recent data from the Minnesota Ministry of Health, between about 40% of theCoronavirus testing given to protesters In the region that demonstrated during the week ending June 10, only 1.4% were positive for COVID-19. The rest of the test results of the protesters has not yet been published.

Surprisingly, coronavir rates among people who participated in events were about half that of the general population, which had a transmission rate of 3.7%.

Across the country, the same thing is true so far. According to a report of 11 June in thePost of New York,The events in New York did not cause the coronavirus spike anticipated by some experts in public health, either. In addition, an announcement of the Mayor's Office of Seattle clearly declares: "There is no evidence as far from the positive people for Covid-19 ofAttend demonstrations in Seattle. "And Philadelphia, Commissioner for HealthThomas Farley says that the city has experienced similar results. "We can not guarantee that there will not be a subsequent increase," he said. "But it'sA good sign that we have not yet seen it. "

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Farley was full of hope that since the events were outside and many people wore masks, an overvoltage might not result. DoctorLeann Poston, MD, withMedical vibifier Accept the evaluation of Farley. "The fact that participants were outside have surely helped reduce spread," she says.

However, simply because there has been not yet an identifiable tip in coronavirus business directly related to the protest activity, it does not mean that people who will attend these events can leave their guard. "Everyone shouldcontinue to wear face masks And maintain social distancing to protect yourself as much as possible, "says Dononon.

And although the numbers can indicate a relatively low transmission rate in conjunction with the protests so far, if you feel worse to take a few days after a walk, it is better to recover. "Anyone with symptoms Including fever, sore throat and cough should be tested to prevent propagation throughout the community, "said posion.

During a hearing on the country's response to Coronavirus on 4 June, Director CDCRobert Redfield Demonstrators exhorted to be tested in case. "I would like to see those people who took part in these peaceful protests or who demonstrate to protest ... Future to be evaluated and test," he said. Redfield suggestedThe protesters are tested Three to seven days after attending a demonstration.

As with the coronavirus numbers in general, it can be too early to draw conclusions about Covid-19 and the manifestations. "There is no doubt in my mind that these[Events] can become breeding grounds for this virus, "Michael Mina, aAssistant Professor of Epidemiology Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, saidUnited States today. "I would not be surprised to see in the coming weeks that we see increases that can be linked to events. ... We could always be in a waiting period before seeing a transmission." And if you want to know what these demonstrations have accomplished, consult these8 changes that have happened since manifestations of white matter started.