A cluster of COVID-19 cases in New York City has been tied to the Electric Zoo music festival.
The New York City Department of Health (NYC DOH) is investigating the outbreak and has discovered at least 16 cases linked to the event, which was held on Randalls Island.
Officials are urging all attendees, whether they are vaccinated or not, to get tested for the virus.
Large gatherings like music festivals returned this year after being forced to take a year off due to COVID-19.
While it is believed that most of these evens were able to successfully prevent large-scale spread of the virus due to testing and vaccination requirements, some cases have been tied back to these events.
Electric Zoo, a music festival at Randall's Island Park in New York City, has been tied to a cluster of COVID-19 cases that includes at least 16 people. Investigators believe at least eight people arrived while contagious. Pictured: A crowd of revelers at Electric Zoo on September 5
Electric Zoo required all attendees to have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, and those who tested positive for the virus before attending were offered refunds. An estimated 100,000 people attended. Pictured: Kshmr performs at Electric Zoo on September 5
'The Health Department is leading this investigation, but New Yorkers have a vital role to play,' said Dr Dave Chokshi, NYC Health Commissioner, said in a statement published by the DOH.
'Anyone who attended this festival should get tested immediately, regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated. This is especially urgent if attendees are experiencing
