German Scientists Hold Concerts To Investigate The Transfer Of COVID-19

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JAKARTA - German scientists are reportedly planning to hold a large indoor concert to investigate how the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, transfers from one to another.

The Guardian reported that 4000 music fans will attend the Tim Bendzko concert on August 22nd. These spectators will be provided with bottles of disinfectant and tracking devices to see if the transmission of the virus can be prevented at an event.

Participants in this concert are 18 to 50 years old. There are a number of rules they adhere to while they are at the event, including using a contact tracker around the neck and wearing a mask. Participants are also required to take a swab test 48 hours before the event starts.

When using this tracking device, a signal will be sent in five seconds and collect data from people who are close to the user.

There are several scenarios planned; First, concert goers will go to the upcoming concert through the two main doors before sitting down. The second plan, the audience will enter through 8 doors and each seat will be spaced.

Third, only 2000 people are allowed to fill the venue to capacity and sit within 1 meter of each other.

This research was conducted to see how the corona virus moves through events with many people. In Germany, the government reported the addition of 522 new cases, adding to the total 203,487 cases with a total death of 9,173 cases.

So far 775 people have signed up for the study and it is hoped that they will help scientists find its findings in early October. If something similar was held in Indonesia, would you be interested in trying it?