A quick thread for people wanting to show their solidarity for what is happening in the USA right now by attending a gathering/march in New Zealand today... 1/n

Please remember that coming together in large numbers & talking loudly/shouting/singing are a perfect combination for allowing #COVID19 to spread. So here are some things you can do to minimise that risk 2/n

Do not go if you feel even slightly unwell. Remember #COVID19 symptoms can be very mild. Here's the symptoms chart @XTOTL & I pulled together... 3/n

Also, remember that people are infectious before they show any symptoms so please cover your mouth and nose with something, in case that's you. There are lots of online tutorials for making a cloth mask, eg: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a32084240/how-to-make-no-sew-homemade-face-masks/ 4/n

Alternatively, another way you can show your solidarity but while staying home is to make a donation to organisations like @MNFreedomFund which pay bail for low-income individuals who cannot otherwise afford it. https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/donate  5/n

Here's a thread for donating to funds in other cities: https://twitter.com/alanaauston/status/1266523697462104065

Also, check out @armsdownnz and let the police and your representatives here in New Zealand know you are concerned about armed police patrols here. https://armsdown.nz/