Coronavirus cases top 2MILLION in US amid fears mass protests are sparking surge in disease spread
CORONAVIRUS cases in the US surpassed 2million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally.
The staggering number comes amid fears that mass protests around the US have contributed to a spike in the disease spread.
In addition to more than 2million people being confirmed to have the virus, deaths have surpassed 112,600 as of Wednesday.
Despite an increase of cases in 21 states across the US, the country is continuing to gradually reopen.
including , and after they reopened local businesses amid .
Arkansas saw a 63 percent jump, saw a 62 percent increase, and saw a 47 percent rise in cases in just a week.
Some health experts have also expressed fears that protests across the country may contribute to a surge in cases.
Public outrage was sparked when video of Floyd saying "I can't breathe" multiple times as now ex-cop kneeled on his neck emerged.
Chauvin has been arrested and charged – along with three other officers involved in the incident.
head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that the protests are a "perfect setup" for a second wave of virus spread.
“It's a perfect setup for further spread of the in the sense of creating these blips which might turn into some surges," Fauci told on Friday.
“I get very concerned, as do my colleagues in public health, when they see these kinds of crowds," he added.
“There certainly is a risk. I can say that with confidence.”
He expressed understanding for the protests, and people's right to demonstrate.
“It's a delicate balance because the reasons for demonstrating are valid and yet the demonstration itself puts oneself at an additional risk," Fauci added.
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