Taylor Swift themed party turns into COVID-19 Superspreader in Sydney

AUSTRALIA: An event held by Taylor Swift fans in Sydney to celebrate the singer’s recent release of ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ has turned out into a COVID-19 superspreader after close to 100 attendees tested positive.

According to Fox News, fans who gathered at the December 10 Sydney event–’On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party’ in celebration of the singer’s ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ are reportedly being asked to “immediately get tested” and isolate for seven days after “at least 97 positive cases” have been confirmed.

As per reports the pop star was not in attendance at the event.

New South Wales Health Department has also tagged Metro Theatre in Sydney as a “new venue of concern” following the celebration of Swift’s rerelease of ‘Red.’

“NSW Health is asking all household contacts of close contacts to get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received by everyone in the household,” Fox News quoted NSW’s report issued in a public health alert.

The statement notes, “NSW Health is urgently contacting 600 people who attended Metro Theatre at this time and checked in via the QR code and is directing them and members of their households to immediately get tested and follow public health advice.” – FRANCE 24