December 16, 2020
Aside from worrying about being sued, individuals who spread the coronavirus also have to be concerned about being prosecuted. Dozens of Americans have been charged with coronavirus-related crimes since the beginning of the pandemic, ranging from people who have intentionally tried to infect others with Covid-19 to people who simply have disobeyed public health orders. Common criminal charges include making a terroristic threat, spreading a communicable disease, assault and battery, reckless endangerment, harassment, and disorderly conduct. [...]