Covid During Chicago Riots

 Living in the city of Chicago right now is not the best. People constantly live in fear because of the pandemic, especially since the city is so populated and everyone is packed on top of each other. On top of this, brutal riots have broken out throughout the summer, starting with the death of George Floyd. These riots are extremely violent; citizens smash through storefronts and steal anything in site, people run over cops, cops spray the crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets, cars set on fire, and thousands running without masks. The bridges surrounding Chicago were drawn, keeping everyone outside the city out, and everyone inside the city in. Not only do businesses have to worry about the decrease in business, but many did not make it out of the pandemic due to shop repairs and loss merchandise. The CDC also strongly recommends small gatherings, which is not followed during these riots. People are endangering the lives of the entire city, just by gathering for the riots. Covid can easily spread in that environment, and will only prolong the Chicago-Covid crisis. You currently have to quarantine for 14 days before entering Chicago if you are coming from out of state. This means that I have to quarantine for 14 days before I can go home to see my family, forcing me to stay by myself at UK with Covid.