Difference between revisions of "Protesting Safer in a Pandemic Protocol"
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At present mass gatherings of any form will pose an increased risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, regardless of what measures are taken. | At present mass gatherings of any form will pose an increased risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, regardless of what measures are taken. | ||
| − | Please note '''this protocol has been developed in the context of UK protests'''. Some of the advice may vary depending on police tactics in other jurisdictions. | + | Please note '''this protocol has been developed in the context of UK protests'''. Some of the advice may vary depending on police tactics in other jurisdictions. At time of writing there is not widespread use of [[Riot control agent protocol|tear gas]], rubber bullets or LRADs in the UK and so these have not been addressed in this protocol. |
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* '''Bottled water''', a minimum of 500ml, more if it is hot, you are being active or you are likely to be staying for a long time. | * '''Bottled water''', a minimum of 500ml, more if it is hot, you are being active or you are likely to be staying for a long time. | ||
* '''Snacks''', particularly salty and sugary ones. | * '''Snacks''', particularly salty and sugary ones. | ||
| − | * '''Prescription medication''' should be brought in pharmacy boxes | + | * '''Ear plugs''', or other hearing protection. |
| + | * '''Prescription medication''' should be brought in pharmacy boxes. | ||
: You should '''avoid bringing alcohol''' or intoxicants as these dehydrate you. | : You should '''avoid bringing alcohol''' or intoxicants as these dehydrate you. | ||
It is particularly important to bring your own water and snacks during pandemic conditions as welfare teams handing these out will be at an even higher risk of the virus. | It is particularly important to bring your own water and snacks during pandemic conditions as welfare teams handing these out will be at an even higher risk of the virus. | ||
Revision as of 07:20, 9 June 2020
This protocol is a draft. It has not yet been accepted as protocol and may be incorrect or poorly cited. Please do not use this in your work until it has been accepted.
Please see #protocols on Slack to discuss this protocol further.
This protocol gives guidance on additional measures on safer protesting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At present mass gatherings of any form will pose an increased risk of catching and spreading COVID-19, regardless of what measures are taken.
Please note this protocol has been developed in the context of UK protests. Some of the advice may vary depending on police tactics in other jurisdictions. At time of writing there is not widespread use of tear gas, rubber bullets or LRADs in the UK and so these have not been addressed in this protocol.
Contents
What to take with you
Pandemic specific items
- Hand sanitiser
- Face masks, either 3-ply surgical masks or cloth face coverings
- You should have sufficient to put on a fresh mask at least every 2 hours (more frequently if possible)
- Additional in case of being trapped in a kettle beyond your intended stay at the protest.
- A fresh mask for travelling to/from the protest.
- A spare outer layer of clothes, especially if you are returning to a household with people who were not on the protest
- A sealable bag for contaminated items (used masks and contaminated outer clothing)
General items
- Bottled water, a minimum of 500ml, more if it is hot, you are being active or you are likely to be staying for a long time.
- Snacks, particularly salty and sugary ones.
- Ear plugs, or other hearing protection.
- Prescription medication should be brought in pharmacy boxes.
- You should avoid bringing alcohol or intoxicants as these dehydrate you.
It is particularly important to bring your own water and snacks during pandemic conditions as welfare teams handing these out will be at an even higher risk of the virus.
