Coronavirus Protests

• Coronavirus: Serbia withdraws weekend lockdown after massive protests

  A government crisis group decided instead on a more limited ban on outdoor and indoor public gatherings of more than 10 people. It also shortened working hours at indoor restaurants and cafes.

  World

  Jul 9, 2020
  
• ‘Balance of competing interests’: Trudeau defends attending protest amid COVID-19

  Trudeau said he did his best to observe public health protocols, including wearing a mask and respecting physical distancing where possible.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
  
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• Officials worry U.S. protests, South America’s reopening could spread COVID-19

  South American countries at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic are choosing to reopen even as case numbers rise, ignoring the example set by Europe in which nations waited for the worst to pass.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2020
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• Canadian health officials urge George Floyd protesters to stay safe amid COVID-19

  Canadian health officials are not suggesting people avoid protests, but they are stressing the importance of hand sanitizer and masks.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2020
• Salon owner jailed 7 days for defying coronavirus order to shut down

  Texas salon owner Shelley Luther has been an outspoken protester against coronavirus lockdowns in the United States.

  Trending

  May 6, 2020
• ‘Grim reaper’ stalks Florida beaches to remind locals of the coronavirus threat

  A Florida lawyer is dressing up as Death to remind beach visitors about the importance of social distancing due to the coronavirus.

  Trending

  May 1, 2020
• ‘Very good people’: Trump backs armed effort to storm Michigan capitol over coronavirus rules

  A majority of the coronavirus lockdown protesters appeared to be white Trump supporters, and many of them were armed with AR-15 rifles.

  Trending

  May 1, 2020
• Hundreds protest in Michigan as governor seeks to extend coronavirus lockdown

  The largest anti-lockdown protest since April 15, when supporters and allies of President Donald Trump organized thousands of people for "Operation Gridlock,".

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2020
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• Hong Kong protesters dispersed by police amid COVID-19 outbreak

  The protest was the first sizable pro-democracy gathering since the government imposed the ban on public meetings at the end of March to curb a spike in coronavirus infections.

  World

  Apr 26, 2020
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• Facebook takes down events about protests against COVID-19 measures in some U.S. states

  The social media company, which has been under pressure to police harmful content and misinformation related to the pandemic, said it would only take down anti-quarantine protest events if they defied government guidelines.

  Economy

  Apr 20, 2020