The concert organized in Central Park to mark the “reunion” of the artists with the public of New York, a city strongly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, was stopped on Saturday, under the threat of Hurricane Henri. Barry Manilow, who co-starred with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and Paul Simon, was interrupted in the middle of a song by a voice urging spectators to move quickly but calmly to the nearest exit because of the approaching stormy clouds. Some 60,000 spectators were expected at the concert as the hurricane, with winds of 120 km / h, approached, to reach the American east coast during the day Sunday.
So ended a show that had started at 5 p.m. with groups of spectators dancing, clapping and spreading picnic tablecloths, ready for five hours of live music. Before the arrival of the clouds, many spectators remained worried about the epidemic situation, despite the obligation of vaccination required at the entrance.
All participants 12 years of age and older were required to provide proof of vaccination, except for those who could not receive a vaccine due to a disability. Masks were not required for this outdoor concert, except for unvaccinated children.
The mayor of America’s largest city, Bill de Blasio, told local radio on Friday that the event was planned “to really tell people that New York is back, to tell the world” . Since the start of the pandemic, New York has deplored more than 33,000 victims of Covid-19.
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