The musician said another performer had called 311 to report the large gathering, which had also drawn complaints from neighbors. “We inspected it and it was recommended to end the event because of the state’s guidelines and directives regarding Covid-19,” Mr. Long said. He said that officials responded to the scene because someone had called to complain, and the venue was issued a violation. Norma Reyes, 51, a caseworker who lives across the street from the venue, said she watched dozens of people leave the hall. “How can we be safe?”The celebration raised questions about pandemic preparedness for a community ravaged by a measles outbreak that began in 2018.

Source: New York Times March 18, 2020 00:56 UTC