REPORT: Illegal Raves & Parties Identified As “Super-Spreaders” In COVID-19 Cases

Illegal raves and parties are on the rise in the UK amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown — and so is the virus itself.�According to a new report, these “super-spreading†underground events have lead to a recent surge in coronavirus cases.

The Sun reports a 300 percent spike in new cases and an increase among ages 17 – 21. An investigation led by the publication could trace regional outbreaks back to illegal parties in Bristol, Manchester, Yorkshire, Norfolk and South Wales.

In one case, “an £1500 Airbnb mansion is feared to have caused a staggering 50 new infections in a single town.†Another, “attended by 500 in Hertfordshire had to be broken up by police days before cases in the area lurched up by 350 percent.â€

The government is able to issue fines up to £10,000 for anyone organizing such events.

More info and stats below via The Sun â€”

BARNSLEY: Cases before rave: 17 a day / After rave: 31 a day / Percent rise: 82

BATH: Before rave: one / After rave: 10 / Percent rise: 900

BOREHAMWOOD: Before rave: 13 / After rave: 60 / Percent rise: 361

LEEDS: Before rave: 28 / After rave: 97 / Percent rise: 246

MIDLOTHIAN: Before rave: 0 / After rave: 54 / Percent rise: n/a

BANWEN: Before rave: 11 / After rave: 33 / Percent rise: 200

 

Source: The Sun

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