If you have to go to a protest because things have gotten so bad, what are the smart things to do to avoid catching covid-19 from the crowd?

No Crowds: You will be putting yourself at risk of Covid by going out into the streets with big crowds to protest. Think about protesting in a different way. Make signs to put up in your home's windows, put a message on Facebook/Twitter or have your family hold a candlelight vigil at home with a few trusted neighbors, family or friends. Be creative without putting yourself and your family at risk.

Wear protective gear: Mask, as high quality as possible. Face shield if available try to stay 5-6 ft. Apart gloves if you touch anything or person. Take clothes off at home and wash them. Wash hands or shower.

Wear an n-95 mask: Cover your mouth and nose with an N 95 mask. That’s going to give you the best protection. There is a small chance of spread through your eyes this wearing goggles will provide an extra Layer of safety.

Be smart: Wear a mask - obvious. You will be real close to many people and while the tragic past few days have pushed the pandemic to the #2 slot, it's still out there. A shield might help too, especially if you are gassed. Padded clothes to minimize impact of rubber bullets. Stay sober. If you see looting and burning move away as the police cant tell that you are one of the good people. Be safe.

Stay safe: Wear a mask, which may give double benefit as protection from tear gas or pepper spray. Consider goggles too. Carry a little hand sanitizer. Avoid touching things such as a microphone that’s touched by many others. Distance if possible; stay with your small group. Keep your phone protected, you may need it.

Masks and space: Wear masks and try to social distance as much as possible. Do not share water bottles. Do not throw them. Hydrate well.

Wearing a mask: This is a repiratory virus transmitted by coughing & sneezing for an infectious virus load. Wearing a mask in demonstrations should be adequate for avoiding a virus load transfer. In the rare event that someone next to you coughs and sneezes directly on you. Do not panic; keep your mask on. Go to a washroom; then remove your mask, wash your hands & face with soap and water.

Mask,hood,sanitizer.: Would be impossible to do social distancing. Must wear face mask. Must wear hood to protect eyes. Use hand sanitizer intermittently and in suspected inadvertent touch. Move quickly away from from some-one with coughing and sneezing. Avoid unnecessary physical contact with other people. When back home, remove all clothes and put them in a wash. Wash hands for 20 secs. Have a shower. Relax.