Drive In The Chainsmokers Concert Breaks Social Distancing Rules

The Chainsmokers (Twitter @thechainsmokers)

JAKARTA - During a pandemic, doing good can also be disastrous. At least that's what electro group The Chainsmokers felt when they held a charity concert in New York last week. The intentions were good, but it turned out that the concert did not follow the health protocols announced by the local government.

Titled Safe & Sound, this concert is called a drive in concert. However, a video posted on the internet shows viewers getting out of the vehicle and violating social distancing.

It didn't take long, the video reached the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo. He also announced that the New York Department of Health will conduct an investigation regarding the event.

Videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations. I am appalled. The Department of Health will conduct an investigation. We have no tolerance for the illegal & reckless endangerment of public health.pic.twitter.com/gf9kggdo8w

- Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 28, 2020

Reporting from Pitchfork, Tuesday, July 28, New York health commissioner, Howard Zucker also expressed his reaction regarding the concert held by the singer of Take Away.

"I am confused about how Southampton can agree to such an event, how they believe it is legal and not a threat to public health," Zucker wrote in a letter.

Despite expressing disappointment, concert promoters of The Chainsmokers, In The Know Experience and Invisible Noice denied the concert was illegal. They claim to have implemented a number of health and safety protocols.

Not forgetting, they also asked the concert audience to wear masks and practice social distancing. The Chainsmokers have not yet spoken out on this issue. Judging by their social media, The Chainsmokers are taking a break from social media to work on their latest album since February this year.