An urgent health warning has been issued for a Taylor Swift album party in Sydney with 97 attendees testing positive to the virus, as officials desperately try to contact all 600 fans.
View from the event shows crowds made up of mostly young girls, who danced and sang along to the songtress’ lyrics. They did so naturally without wearing masks.
NSW Health stated that anyone who was present at the “On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party” Metro Theatre, George St. from 9pm on Friday last Friday is considered a close contact.
Participants must be tested immediately and isolated for 7 days. Every household contact must be tested, and they should self-isolate until the negative results are received.
The urgent health warning was issued to Taylor Swift’s Sydney Metro Theatre party. It has 97 participants who tested positive for the disease.
Around 600 people checked in to the George St location last Friday. Since then, 97 participants have been positive to Covid.
Around 600 people registered via QR code to attend the Sydney event.
According to a spokesperson, “Everyone must be careful when they celebrate with their family, friends, and coworkers and should avoid any functions that may cause symptoms,”
Taylor Swift album listening parties became a social media phenomenon that saw superfans partying and dressing up in their fave songs.
We are in touch with anyone who was able to attend the ‘On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party at Metro Theatre’ on George St last Friday, 9pm.
Taylor Swift listening parties have been a huge social media trend, and Sydney was no exception.
Fans shared their excitement at the Sydney Metro Theatre event, run by “Superficial Party”.
Fans shared their excitement at the Sydney Metro Theatre event, run by “Superficial Party”.
The state reported 1,742 additional cases Thursday, the highest number since the start of the pandemic.
Superspreader events, including a night at Newcastle’s Argyle house nightclub, have contributed to the spike in cases.
A Sydney Harbour Cruise attendee – which has been since listed as an Exposure Site – violated isolation orders by visiting the Newcastle nightclub.
This spike in cases was fueled by superspreader activities such as a night at Newcastle’s Argyle Club nightclub.
Some 200 people who attended the club have been tested positive.
Tests are underway to determine whether cases may be related to Omicron’s superspreader Omicron.