Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. PolitiFact tried to examine claims from the LA mayor and health director that: "it’s highly likely given the in

Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. PolitiFact tried to examine claims from the LA mayor and health director that: "it’s highly likely given the increased numbers that we’re seeing that some of this is in fact people who may have been in a crowded situation at one of the protests where there was spread." They concluded: > there’s not enough data to draw any definitive conclusions ... > Medical experts say the protests likely contributed somewhat, but so did family gatherings [and] the reopening of businesses https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/jul/21/how-much-did-protests-contribute-las-covid-19-surg/ https://www.politifact.com/article/2020/jul/21/how-much-did-...