DUBAI: The anti-racism protests being staged around the world are being attended by thousands of people, despite warnings from local authorities to avoid large gatherings amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
While many support the call for an end to prejudice of all kinds, there is also a growing concern that the protests are a potential hotbed for the coronavirus.
In an Arab News Twitter poll 76.3 percent said they were concerned that the demonstrations would lead to a spread of the virus, due to a lack of social distancing.
Not everyone agrees - of the 2,113 that took part, 13.2 percent said they did not believe there was a risk, while 10.6 percent said they did not know.
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