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The cdc just said that those firing tear gas at protesters, such as tear gas launched from the white house area, may be increasing the spread of covid-19. will testing centers test you if your only risk factor was being at a tear-gassed rally?
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COVID 19: The protests could serve as "superspreader events". When tear gas is employed it can cause a significant coughing reaction. Coughing is of course a way to transmit COVID 19 as it propels particles through the air. The director of the CDC recommended that people involved in protests consider getting tested for COVID 19. However, each state is in charge of their own testing criteria. Well have to
Answered 6/5/2020
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