Protesters asked to get tested

Protests and demonstrations are the perfect conditions for spreading the virus

Coronavirus health officials know large groups of people create the perfect conditions to transmit coronavirus from person to person.

The george floyd protests taking place across our state ?

"* and the world ?*- fit that description.

Kimt news 3's annalise johnson is finding out what you need to know if you've participated in any of these protests ?

"* or plan to.

She joins us live.

Annalise?

Live from freeborn county ?

"* to mower county ?

"* to here at the olmsted county government center ?

"* protesters have been gathering over the last week to practice their first ammendment right to peacefully assemble.

While a peaceful protest is within your rights ?

"* it also comes with some rik due to the pandemic.

The minnesota department of health urges anyone who has attended a protest ?

"* vigil ?

"* or cl up get tested for covid?

"*19 within a week of the event.

Olmsted county public health is asking the same of rochester residents.

I spoke to the freeborn county public health director about why these crowds of people are a cause for concern.xxx because people are in close proximity with others, many are wearing masks but many are also not wearing masks.

The disease is very contagious so there is great concern the disease will spread during these events the minnesota department of health urges you to get tested as soon as possible ?

"* even if you don't feel sick.

If the test is negative ?

"* but you think you've been exposed ?

"* get another test in about two more weeks.

Because you can be asymptomatic and still carry the virus.

Live in rochester ?*- annalise johnson ?

"* kimt news 3./// thank you annalise.

On a facebook live chat this morning ?

"* mayor kim norton shared she will be getting tested because she attended rochester rallies and vigils.

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