Is Obama not worried about his birthday party becoming a super spreader event?

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by abbassi • 5 years ago

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abbassi• 5 years ago

As fresh global concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant mount, former US president Barack Obama will reportedly host about 700 guests for his 60th birthday party this weekend at Martha's Vineyard, where he has a home.

Holding large gatherings even while in the grip of the pandemic seems to be embedded in the DNA of Americans. On July 4, US President Joe Biden welcomed around 1,000 people to the White House to mark the country's Independence Day and to tout his administration's "achievements" in fighting the pandemic.

4x5-Guy• 5 years ago

If you would have checked, they've scaled back the party to family and close friends. Before they scaled it back, invitees were asked if they were vaccinated and results of a Covid test.

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/04/barack-obama...

Is Obama not worried about his birthday party becoming a super spreader event?

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