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“All three venues only opened on Friday once the Ragers were in Ballito.
“There were hardly any in one place, so most of the children moved to another that was full and no protocol was followed.
“I had no idea that the Rage parties were going to be held at a club, as the details of the venues were released at the last minute. So I thought that the number of places in the places would be limited and that the protocols would be observed, which was not the case. “
Dr. Adrienne Wulfsen, a Durban-based emergency medicine doctor, said many of the parents who allowed their children to attend Rage are now blaming themselves, which is “not correct.”
“Since the harsh lockdown in March, we have been asked to rely on the government’s assessment of the risks of Covid-19. As regards Rage, the authorities approved the events and no warnings were issued, ”he said.
Organizers of the Rage Festival said on their Facebook page that they had submitted an 86-page document on their Covid-19 plan to the local health department and Durban events department prior to the event. “We had to comply with more than 20 additional regulations to get approval, which was obtained.”
The protocols included pre-screening, deasy temperature controls, strict mask protocols and limits on the number of places.
“Despite all the efforts made before and during the festival and at all venues controlled by Rage, we regret receiving reports that some attendees subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. Additionally, we know that four employees work on behalf of vendors who Please let us know directly that you have tested positive.
“We continue to work closely with all stakeholders to monitor the situation, engage with local authorities, communicate with assistants and staff, and make all of our resources available. Obviously, we are deeply concerned and are doing everything that is in our power to communicate effectively with all staff, assistants and all stakeholders, including the health department. “
In its statement, the Gauteng health department urged people to protect themselves and others by wearing masks, washing their hands frequently, and avoiding the “three Cs”: closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact environments.
GET IN TOUCH: Wendy Knowler specializes in consumer journalism. You can reach her by email: [email protected] or on Twitter: @wendyknowler
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