Events held across the UK for mass gatherings so far have yielded positive results, with only 15 people reportedly contracting COVID-19 out of the roughly 60,000 who participated.
On Friday, the Government confirmed the figures to The Independent , stating that the appearance of 15 cases was in line with the general population.
In fact, the latest figures show that the rate of people testing positive for coronavirus in the UK is about 22 infections per 100,000 people.
In testing, nine large-scale events were held across the UK, including the Brit Awards and the FA Cup final.
The Brit Awards were attended by 4,000 people, while the FA Cup final was attended by 21,000 fans.
Those who attended were exempt from most of the coronavirus rules.
Meanwhile, in Liverpool, 3,000 club-goers attended a rave, while events also included an outdoor film event, a music festival, and an indoor business meeting.
The events were held in an attempt to track the impact of large-scale events, as the government plans to allow large crowds to return this summer.
“The goal of our world-leading Events Research Program is to examine the risk of COVID-19 transmission at large events and to explore how larger crowds can be safely welcomed,” said a government spokesman. to The Independent.
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“The pilots have been designed in a scientifically controlled way to reduce the risk of transmission for attendees. We are working closely with the NHS Test and Trace to ensure that everyone can be traced after a positive test, ”they said.
The latest findings come amid concerns about the impact that the rise of the Indian variant of the coronavirus could have on the government’s plans for a full reopening next month.
In England, coronavirus cases appeared to be on the rise, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
After falling for five weeks in a row, the percentage of people who tested positive for the virus suggests “early signs of a potential increase,” the ONS said on Friday, with 49,000 people testing positive in the week through May 15, per 9,000. in the previous week.
The government has argued that it will allow science to take the lead in its plans for total relief from the restrictions.
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