NEW: I investigated a giant, unsanctioned “superspreader” homecoming dance in Missouri. Turns out it was thrown by parents, and they may have tried to hide the number and identities of attendees in order to make contact tracing harder. https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author
The event—held at a steakhouse—had up to 200 students, none of whom wore masks, and “numerous” adult chaperones. At least one parent appeared to boast about her role in planning the event on Facebook, saying: “It was worth it.” https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author
Now, the health department has said it has had to devote all of its resources to this one event, though it was already overwhelmed by local cases. What's more, the school has announced it will be moving to full-virtual learning for the next two weeks. https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author
“If you’re OK with your kid ratting other kids out to the health department for attending a private event, you are the bigger problem …. SMDH SOCIALISM,” one parent wrote on Facebook. “I don’t have to answer any of their questions. F#%* them.” https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author
Deanne Lyons, a member of the Rolla City Council representing the city’s sixth ward, told me that officials plan to discuss a mask-mandate on Monday. But last time? City council members were compared to Nazis, and masks to the Star of David. https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author
“This is how it all starts,” one mother said, of contact-tracing. “Dividing, labeling. Your home raided in the middle of the night. Don’t think it could happen here? Think again.” https://www.thedailybeast.com/rolla-missouri-unsanctioned-homecoming-dance-at-steakhouse-became-possible-coronavirus-superspreader-event?ref=author