Africa: Is the Fight for Human Rights & Racial Justice Overriding the Coronavirus Risk?

United Nations — The deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed the lives of over 372,000 people worldwide, has reinforced the concept of "social distancing" which bars any gathering of over 10 or 20 people - whether at a social event, a wedding, a political rally or even a funeral.

In the US, guidelines laid down by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are loudly clear: "limit face-to-face contact, stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) from other people. Do not gather in groups. And stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings."

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