PSA for Protesters.

I’m so glad you’re protesting! It’s amazingly inspiring and you’re out there representing me too because I’m high-risk and can’t protest.

But I worry about you and your families.

Here are some tips to protest as safely as you can!

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Wear a cap and tie your hair back if long. Too many surfaces for #Covid to cling to.
Wear the best mask you can find along with goggles or glasses. If possible, wear a face shield too. Keep those virus particles off your facial skin.
Keep your physical distance if possible!

I know it’s hot, but cover as much of your skin as you can. Wear a rash guard or long sleeved t-shirt and tights that you can douse with water to stay cool.
That leads me to... bring water, lots if it’s hot.
I don’t recommend lying on the ground. Virus particles fall there.

As soon as you get home, put your mask, googles and cap in a plastic bag and seal. Clean with soap and water in a few days.
Take off your clothes and chuck them in the washing machine or sealed laundry bag.
Go directly to the shower and use lots of soap and water.

Bring hand sanitizer and use frequently!

Finally, here are some tips from Amnestry International for protesting in general including dealing with tear gas.

Lastly, if it comes to that, these are tips protesters in Hong Kong shared.

And whatever else you do, stay safe, keep your wits about you, move away from people who are breaking the law and...

#RememberToVote! #Biden2020!

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