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cord-027472-pr037x2t	Gaffney, Adam W	US law enforcement crowd control tactics at anti-racism protests: a public health threat	2020-06-19		.txt	text/plain	537	34	52	Numerous videos document law enforcement officers' indiscriminate use of chemical irritants and kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs); striking peaceful protesters, and even jour nalists, with batons, fists, and vehicles; and corralling crowds in confined areas, making physical distancing impossible. Chemical irritants, including tear gas and pepper spray, have been lobbed at protests nationwide. A systematic review 1 of 31 studies found that among 9261 injuries from chemical irritants, 8•7% were severe, two were lethal, and 58 caused permanent disabilities. Because chemical irritants provoke coughing and sneezing, their use during the COVID19 pandemic raises particular concern about viral spread. 3 Mass arrests, particularly combined with indiscriminate use of chemical irritants, risk accelerating the pandemic's spread. Health impacts of chemical irritants used for crowd control: a systematic review of the injuries and deaths caused by tear gas and pepper spray Tear gas use during COVID19 pandemic irresponsible; moratorium needed, says	./cache/cord-027472-pr037x2t.txt	./txt/cord-027472-pr037x2t.txt