When mass protests erupted nationwide in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, some epidemiologists expected a surge of transmission of the new coronavirus—but experts say that, so far, there's little evidence to tie the protests to new outbreaks.

Can COVID-19 be spread through sex?

The virus spreads by respiratory droplets released when someone with the virus coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can be inhaled or land in the mouth or nose of a person nearby. Coming into contact with a person's spit through kissing or other sexual activities could expose you to the virus.

Does the COVID-19 stay in your clothes?

Viruses similar to coronavirus don't survive well on porous surfaces Despite the little information we have about the survivability of coronavirus on your clothes, we do know a few other helpful things.