But the quest to showcase the nominee they hope will oust President Trump could run counter to the advice of public health experts, who are advising against large gatherings, if the coronavirus outbreak remains severe in the summer. “We are having a convention,” said Xochitl Hinojosa, a spokeswoman for the Democratic National Committee. ADAD“I don’t think the rules pose a challenge; I think the technology poses a tremendous challenge,” Kamarck said. The steps follow guidance from public health experts, who are advising against large gatherings as part of a strategy known as social distancing. Preparations unfolding for months have involved collaboration with city, county and state health officials, as well as Milwaukee’s police department and the Secret Service.

Source: Washington Post March 12, 2020 23:15 UTC