VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia are warning about potential COVID-19 health consequences associated with a large anti-racism protest in downtown Vancouver.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she saw many people wearing masks and practising safe distancing at Sunday’s rally, but is urging those at the rally to monitor their health over the coming days.
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An estimated 3,500 people gathered in Vancouver on Sunday following protests across the United States over the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in Minneapolis after a white police officer pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.
Henry says people have the right to protest and express their feelings, but adds messages can also be heard while at safe distances.
Health Minister Adrian Dix says large gatherings put people at risk and he urges innovative ways of expression that protect everybody’s health during the pandemic.
B.C. reported one death on Monday and 24 new COVID-19 cases, increasing the provincial total to 2,597 cases.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 1, 2020.
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