BUtterfield 8 41,822 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just a week ago, the annual Winter Party Festival put on their event, which reportedly brings in about 10,000 gay men. For the 2020 edition, things seemed to be especially packed as for the first time ever, the event sold out of advance tickets to its "famous" Beach Party and issued additional tickets to be purchased at the door. The week-long celebration features massive crowds, dancing (and more) mostly shirtless in Miami — you know, the opposite of social distancing. And now, reports are surfacing that attendees have tested positive for COVID. "I am writing to let you know that on Saturday night (the 14th), I was informed that one of our Winter Party Festival (WPF) guests has tested positive for COVID-19 this last week," Rea Carey, the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, which puts on the event, wrote in an Instagram post Sunday night. "We are grateful to them for alerting us, particularly given that they were not experiencing symptoms during WPF. While we know there are many places people could have been exposed before and after Winter Party as this virus has developed, we wanted to make sure you have this information as soon as possible. The health and safety of anyone who participates in any Task Force event is of great importance to us." On social media additional reports count as many as four attendees who have tested positive since the event, with some worrying that in the days since, many of the party goers have integrated into their local gay nightlife as well, frequently gay clubs and parties. https://www.out.com/nightlife/2020/3/16/winter-party-festival-attendee-tests-positive-covid-19?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nightlife Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUNAMI 21,297 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I believe I had Corona during start of the February. The exact same symptoms. BUT I didn't go to the doctor because if I don't have a fever with at least 39.5 I won't go to the doctor and will normally as any day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G 10,513 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, Blue Lagoon said: Just a week ago, the annual Winter Party Festival put on their event, which reportedly brings in about 10,000 gay men. For the 2020 edition, things seemed to be especially packed as for the first time ever, the event sold out of advance tickets to its "famous" Beach Party and issued additional tickets to be purchased at the door. The week-long celebration features massive crowds, dancing (and more) mostly shirtless in Miami — you know, the opposite of social distancing. And now, reports are surfacing that attendees have tested positive for COVID. "I am writing to let you know that on Saturday night (the 14th), I was informed that one of our Winter Party Festival (WPF) guests has tested positive for COVID-19 this last week," Rea Carey, the executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force, which puts on the event, wrote in an Instagram post Sunday night. "We are grateful to them for alerting us, particularly given that they were not experiencing symptoms during WPF. While we know there are many places people could have been exposed before and after Winter Party as this virus has developed, we wanted to make sure you have this information as soon as possible. The health and safety of anyone who participates in any Task Force event is of great importance to us." On social media additional reports count as many as four attendees who have tested positive since the event, with some worrying that in the days since, many of the party goers have integrated into their local gay nightlife as well, frequently gay clubs and parties. https://www.out.com/nightlife/2020/3/16/winter-party-festival-attendee-tests-positive-covid-19?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nightlife Guess partying was more important than being socially responsible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaExGaga 641 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, ICONIQUE said: I believe I had Corona during start of the February. The exact same symptoms. BUT I didn't go to the doctor because if I don't have a fever with at least 39.5 I won't go to the doctor and will normally as any day WELL its time for you to go to hospital now man .. better prevent than spread the virus everywhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUtterfield 8 41,822 Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, gagaxgaga said: WELL its time for you to go to hospital now man .. better prevent than spread the virus everywhere Gonna assume that person is Not sick anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisGuyTony 35,115 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I can hear the excuses: “You can’t live life in fear!!1!!” I wouldn’t place blame on anyone, but I wished they’d be more considerate of what is happening in the world and how this is a situation that can snowball out of control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miel 15,009 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I know the immediacy of social distancing and even self-quarantine were not as heightened one or two weeks ago as it was in the last few days, but let this be a strong lesson moving forward. Large groups of people are really going out of their way to avoid precautions of distancing, and I'm a little afraid that it will inflate the rate of infection. 3 points in and ready for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilmonzter 2,864 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Covid 19 is more lethal for sexagenarians and over not for young people So you could survive but kill someone else Be socially responsible people Sing C'est la vie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUNAMI 21,297 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, gagaxgaga said: WELL its time for you to go to hospital now man .. better prevent than spread the virus everywhere Too late. It has passed like 4 weeks ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ICONIQUE said: Too late. It has passed like 4 weeks ago Its very possible that you recovered from it and didnt even notice. You're young and have a good immunity so it didnt cause any harm omg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUNAMI 21,297 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Adarsh said: Its very possible that you recovered from it and didnt even notice. You're young and have a good immunity so it didnt cause any harm omg For almost a week I have been coughing and sneezing as an idiot lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just now, ICONIQUE said: For almost a week I have been coughing and sneezing as an idiot lol You're still sick? If yes then get it checked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyVersace 9,297 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, gagaxgaga said: WELL its time for you to go to hospital now man .. better prevent than spread the virus everywhere 2 hours ago, Adarsh said: You're still sick? If yes then get it checked. Ok going to a hospital and getting checked is exactly what you should NOT be doing if you're young and healthy. By entering a hospital, you're spreading the virus to those who can't battle it on their own, leading to more deaths than had you just stayed home. If you're experiencing common flu-like symptoms, STAY HOME. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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