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During a presentation to the city council this week, law enforcement officials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama informed city leaders that some young people in the state are throwing “Covid 19 parties.”
Health officials say it is a disturbing competition where people pay money to attend a party with people who have coronavirus.
The first person to get infected and confirmed by a doctor wins the money made off ticket sales.
At first it officials thought it was just a rumor.
But after more research they confirmed there have been several parties in the city and surrounding counties and probably more that officials don’t know about.
Council members say they are furious that something so serious and deadly is being taken for granted and treated so irresponsibly.
The city is working on getting the word out and breaking up Covid 19 parties.
It also passed a mask ordinance this week that goes into effect Monday.
Posted – 7.3.20