He went to an organized party to catch Covid and get a health permit, but ended up dying of illness

A man died and at least three people were taken to hospital After attending “coronavirus parties” in Italy, trying Being ill and obtaining a health permit, which is mandatory in many European countries for leisure or hospitality activities.

The 55-year-old man, whose identity has not been revealed He passed away last week in Austria after contracting the virus At one of these festivals in the Italian city of Bolzano, in the province of South Tyrol. Two of the three people hospitalized after contracting the virus in similar events are in intensive care.

according to local Sky TG24, Private parties attended by participants who are anticipating COVID-19 have become fashionable in the province of South Tyrol, whereOpposition to vaccinations is rooted in the German-speaking community.

This was stated by Patrick Franzoni, Deputy Coordinator of the Bolzano Anticovid Unit Several people admitted that they were hurt on purpose. According to the doctor, they do this in order to “develop antibodies and get a health clearance without the need for vaccination.” The city prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the so-called “coronavirus parties”, as published RT.