Doctor discusses ways to mitigate spread of coronavirus while protesting

Sunday, June 7, 2020
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Dr. Chris Colbert discussed how health care professionals are preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases because people are gathering in large crowds to protest.

Colbert is from the Emergency Medical Residency Program at UIC.
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After millions of people across the world have taken to the streets to protest police brutality, Colbert discussed how worried the medical community is about another resurgence of COVID-19.

Colbert discussed the continued prevalence of the virus.

Colbert recommended using hand sanitizer as a way to mitigate the spread of the virus.
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"Wearing your face mask will significantly decrease transmission," he said.

There are also alternatives to protesting in a group, such as contacting elected officials, Colbert said.
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