Live Watch CBSN Live New research suggests the massive Black Lives Matter protests across the country have not led to a jump in coronavirus cases. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joined CBSN to discuss why researchers believe the there's been no surge tied to large groups of demonstrators, even while cases spike in a number of states…
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Anti-racism protests to go ahead in Offaly, Longford
Updated / Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 09:37 Protest in Longford town had been due to take place last Saturday Anti-racism protests will go ahead in Co Offaly and Co Longford today despite appeals for them to be cancelled due to concerns over compliance with Covid-19 restrictions. The 'Black Lives Matter' solidarity protest is to go…
Read More »Protests Over Death of George Floyd Threaten a Jump in Coronavirus Cases
Public-health and government officials worry ongoing protests against police brutality toward African-Americans and other minority groups, spurred by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, could result in another jump in coronavirus cases in the coming weeks. The new cases could add to the already disproportionate burden the disease has had on African-American…
Read More »Vietnam protests Beijing’s expansion in disputed South China Sea as world busy with COVID-19
Updated April 20, 2020 19:45:23 China has bolstered its presence in the South China Sea by setting up two administrative bodies on islands in the disputed water, dubbed "its youngest city". Key points: China says it has established an administrative district on two islandsThe two districts are under the control of China's Sansha cityThe US…
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