Did events like protests and bar reopenings lead to spikes in COVID-19 cases?


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  • Thursday, 09 Jul 2020

FILE PHOTO: Protesters take part in an anti-police brutality march as racial inequality protests continue in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis

(Reuters) - Over the past 3 months, millions of people have taken to the streets to protest against racism, while bars and restaurants have reopened around the world, as have some factories, food markets and even outdoor concerts.

Did any of these events contribute to the spike in COVID-19 infections that are now close to 12 million, with the death toll exceeding 540,000?

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