St Patrick's Day superspread fears as thousands gather to celebrate

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THE annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US have sparked Covid-19 concerns as officials plead with Americans not to gather in large groups. In cities like Savannah, Georgia, and Lansin…

reported that a whopping 50,000 people are supposed to arrive before March 17 despite the parade being canceled for the second year in a row due to Covid-19.

"To advertise this huge festival with the intent of drawing people to a particular space in the middle of a pandemic, when we know social distancing and mask-wearing is not going to be enforced, is horrible as far as I'm concerned," Van Johnson raged.Credit: Getty, President of Visit Savannah Joe Marinelli blamed Covid-19 fatigue for the surging number of visitors.

Elsewhere, in MI, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail is facing similar problems and last week told theShe is hoping the county and the city rules around indoor dining won't result in large house parties or gatherings.

 

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BECAUSE OF LOCKDOWN ...BECAUSE NOTHING BUT COVID MATTERS (APPARENTLY)- EVERYDAY IN LOCKDOWN CAUSES MORE DAMAGE FOR ALL NEVER AGAIN ! - SHAME ON THOSE THAT WANTED LOCKDOWN

More media shitstirring.

Please don’t we can’t in Ireland stay safe and think of others

Please don’t we can’t in Ireland think of everyone we do t want to go bk with the virus 🦠

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