LA Times, the festival issued a statement informing attendees that they may have been exposed to a dangerous fungus that is expected to infect between 7,000 and 9,000 people in California this year.The virus causes a number of symptoms including cough, headaches, a loss of appetite, rashes, and shortness of breath.
Three people have reportedly been hospitalised following the festival, which took place earlier this summer between May 22-27 and was attended by around 20,000 people.According to California Department of Public Health (CDPH), cases of the infection were found to be high in Kern County where the festival takes place.
The CDPH says the fungus is found in soil and dirt and can potentially be fatal after infection. As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 200 deaths associated with the fungus each year (per MixMag).LIB 2025 Presale is 100% sold out ⚡️ Sign up now to find out when our second phase of passes is released later this year > https://t.co/FuPtjOdUHBWe’re truly blown away by you making this the biggest presale in Lightning in a Bottle history and can’t wait to see you all in 2025 pic.twitter.com/yreCOUfowN— Lightning in a Bottle (@LIBfestival) June 17, 2024The festival issued a statement to the LA Times earlier this week (July 30) about the situation.They said: “5,400 [cases of valley fever in California] have already been confirmed, signalling a large increase in 2024 cases due to wet weather.”“This week [the CDPH] reported that five cases may have been linked to this year’s event as part of their California Valley Fever Awareness Month campaign.”The festival said it prioritises “the health and safety of all our patrons” and added that it is now working with the CDPH and its local.
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