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Photos: Healthcare workers are hitting the streets in New York City to support Black Lives Matter protests
Photos: Healthcare workers are hitting the streets in New York City to support Black Lives Matter protests
Gabby LandsverkJun 6, 2020, 02:21 IST
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
Over the past week, protests against police brutality have been held around the world to speak out against racism in policing after the death of George Floyd.
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers are among those joining the civil actions, both to provide aid to fellow demonstrators and to make their own voices heard.
"White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19," read a petition signed by over 1,000 public health experts.
Here are images from one such protest in front of Bellevue Hospital in New York City on June 4.
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Racism is a public health issue.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
Police violence disproportionately affects people of color.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
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COVID-19 also disproportionately affects people of color.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
Certain police tactics, like tear gas and other respirator illness, can also increase the risks of coronavirus.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
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Protesting outdoors is risky, but masks and hand sanitizer can help mitigate possible viral spread.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images
Some experts have expressed concerns about viral spread at protests, but healthcare workers have said the risk is justified.
Nurses and healthcare workers attend a Black Lives Matter rally in front of Bellevue Hospital on June 4, 2020, in New York City.
Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images