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| MIAMI — The soundless video shows a man wearing a protective mask picking up bags and boxes outside a white van when a Miami police officer pulls up. | MIAMI — The soundless video shows a man wearing a protective mask picking up bags and boxes outside a white van when a Miami police officer pulls up. |
| The officer steps out of his squad car. Words are exchanged. Then the officer handcuffs and detains the man, Dr. Armen Henderson, who was recently featured in a Miami Herald article about volunteers who provide free coronavirus testing for homeless people in downtown Miami. | The officer steps out of his squad car. Words are exchanged. Then the officer handcuffs and detains the man, Dr. Armen Henderson, who was recently featured in a Miami Herald article about volunteers who provide free coronavirus testing for homeless people in downtown Miami. |
| Dr. Henderson was eventually removed from the handcuffs after his wife, Leyla Hussein, emerged from the couple’s home and showed identification to the officer. | Dr. Henderson was eventually removed from the handcuffs after his wife, Leyla Hussein, emerged from the couple’s home and showed identification to the officer. |
| Dr. Henderson was not arrested, but after video of the encounter was shared widely online, Chief Jorge Colina of the Miami Police Department ordered an internal investigation into the matter. | Dr. Henderson was not arrested, but after video of the encounter was shared widely online, Chief Jorge Colina of the Miami Police Department ordered an internal investigation into the matter. |
| The encounter, in the western Miami neighborhood of Flagami on Friday, comes amid reports of racial profiling during the coronavirus pandemic. The virus is disproportionately infecting and killing African-Americans, some of whom worry that following the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Protection to cover their faces in public could expose them to harassment from the police. | The encounter, in the western Miami neighborhood of Flagami on Friday, comes amid reports of racial profiling during the coronavirus pandemic. The virus is disproportionately infecting and killing African-Americans, some of whom worry that following the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Protection to cover their faces in public could expose them to harassment from the police. |
| In a video statement on Saturday, Chief Colina said his department “does not condone or accept profiling of any kind.” | In a video statement on Saturday, Chief Colina said his department “does not condone or accept profiling of any kind.” |
| According to Chief Colina, the city had been receiving “a litany of complaints pertaining to illegal dumping” of trash on the streets from residents in Flagami, a boot-shaped neighborhood by the Miami International Airport. | According to Chief Colina, the city had been receiving “a litany of complaints pertaining to illegal dumping” of trash on the streets from residents in Flagami, a boot-shaped neighborhood by the Miami International Airport. |
| “There is a cargo van that is parked in front of that home where there appears to be trash that is being offloaded,” the chief said of the home security video that shows Dr. Henderson’s encounter with the officer. “That is the genesis of the stop. Now, what happens after that, what’s being discussed, the actions taken, etc., all that needs to be investigated, and it will be investigated.” | “There is a cargo van that is parked in front of that home where there appears to be trash that is being offloaded,” the chief said of the home security video that shows Dr. Henderson’s encounter with the officer. “That is the genesis of the stop. Now, what happens after that, what’s being discussed, the actions taken, etc., all that needs to be investigated, and it will be investigated.” |
| Chief Colina did not release the name of the officer, who is a sergeant. | Chief Colina did not release the name of the officer, who is a sergeant. |
| Orlando Rodriguez, a public information officer at the Police Department, declined to release any further details on Tuesday, citing a continuing internal affairs investigation. | Orlando Rodriguez, a public information officer at the Police Department, declined to release any further details on Tuesday, citing a continuing internal affairs investigation. |
| Dr. Henderson, 34, practices internal medicine in the University of Miami Health System. | Dr. Henderson, 34, practices internal medicine in the University of Miami Health System. |
| Dr. Henderson said in an interview that he was loading his van with tents to take to homeless people in downtown Miami around 11:30 a.m. on Friday when the officer approached him. | Dr. Henderson said in an interview that he was loading his van with tents to take to homeless people in downtown Miami around 11:30 a.m. on Friday when the officer approached him. |
| “He asked me if I lived there and if I was littering,” Dr. Henderson recalled on Tuesday. | “He asked me if I lived there and if I was littering,” Dr. Henderson recalled on Tuesday. |
| “And I said, ‘No, this is where the city picks up our bulky trash every week,’ and then I just left it at that,” Dr. Henderson said. He thought the conversation was over and turned around. | “And I said, ‘No, this is where the city picks up our bulky trash every week,’ and then I just left it at that,” Dr. Henderson said. He thought the conversation was over and turned around. |
| He said the officer asked him for identification, which the doctor said he did not have on him at the time and would have to retrieve. | He said the officer asked him for identification, which the doctor said he did not have on him at the time and would have to retrieve. |
| Dr. Henderson turned around to resume his cleanup, he said, and the officer handcuffed him. | Dr. Henderson turned around to resume his cleanup, he said, and the officer handcuffed him. |
| “I did not know I was under arrest,” he said. | “I did not know I was under arrest,” he said. |
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| Scientists around the country have tried to identify everyday materials that do a good job of filtering microscopic particles. In recent tests, HEPA furnace filters scored high, as did vacuum cleaner bags, fabric similar to flannel pajamas and those of 600-count pillowcases. Other materials tested included layered coffee filters and scarves and bandannas. These scored lower, but still captured a small percentage of particles. | |
| A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico. | A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico. |
| The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth. | The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth. |
| The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave. | The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave. |
| So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement. | So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement. |
| Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks. | Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks. |
| A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study. | A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study. |
| The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April. | The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April. |
| Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days. | Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days. |
| If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.) | If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.) |
| If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others. | If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others. |
| Dr. Henderson recalled feeling “kind of angry” in the moment. “We see how these things kind of escalate, and all those things are going through my head,” he said. “He was yelling and, to me, it wasn’t worth it.” | Dr. Henderson recalled feeling “kind of angry” in the moment. “We see how these things kind of escalate, and all those things are going through my head,” he said. “He was yelling and, to me, it wasn’t worth it.” |
| He called for his wife, who was inside the house with their 5-year-old daughter and 11-month-old son. | He called for his wife, who was inside the house with their 5-year-old daughter and 11-month-old son. |
| After his wife presented identification, Dr. Henderson said, the officer released him. | After his wife presented identification, Dr. Henderson said, the officer released him. |
| Dr. Henderson said he was concerned that the officer approached him without wearing a protective mask. | Dr. Henderson said he was concerned that the officer approached him without wearing a protective mask. |
| “He was up in my face without a mask on,” said Dr. Henderson, who added that he could feel the officer’s spit on his face. | “He was up in my face without a mask on,” said Dr. Henderson, who added that he could feel the officer’s spit on his face. |
| The officer did not apologize before leaving, according to Dr. Henderson, who said he filed a complaint with the department’s Civilian Investigative Panel the next day. He said he had not heard from the department. | The officer did not apologize before leaving, according to Dr. Henderson, who said he filed a complaint with the department’s Civilian Investigative Panel the next day. He said he had not heard from the department. |
| He said he wanted people to know “that it was wrong, that it was racial profiling, that the police are still acting like it’s business as usual even though it’s a pandemic.” | He said he wanted people to know “that it was wrong, that it was racial profiling, that the police are still acting like it’s business as usual even though it’s a pandemic.” |
| Florida has confirmed more than 21,000 coronavirus cases and nearly 500 deaths as the virus continues to spread in the state. South Florida, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, has had the most cases in the state. Miami-Dade County alone has had more than 7,400 cases. | Florida has confirmed more than 21,000 coronavirus cases and nearly 500 deaths as the virus continues to spread in the state. South Florida, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties, has had the most cases in the state. Miami-Dade County alone has had more than 7,400 cases. |
| Last month, Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami disclosed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, making him one of the first elected officials in the United States to announce that he had contracted the virus. After two weeks of quarantine, he has since tested negative. | Last month, Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami disclosed that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, making him one of the first elected officials in the United States to announce that he had contracted the virus. After two weeks of quarantine, he has since tested negative. |