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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Event Management

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  • Governments worldwide implemented lockdowns in 2020 due to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak to prevent healthcare system overload.
  • While vaccines became available in 2021, they do not offer complete risk reduction, necessitating continued precautions.
  • The feasibility of organizing large-scale events like concerts and festivals remains a concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for quantifying COVID-19 risk at large-scale events.
  • To provide a framework for developing alternative safety measures beyond generic social distancing.
  • To support the safe resumption of public gatherings and events.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a risk quantification model specific to COVID-19 transmission at events.
  • Application of the model to assess risks associated with various event types.
  • Integration of risk assessment into the planning of event-specific mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method allows for a quantitative assessment of COVID-19 risks at events.
  • It facilitates the design of tailored safety protocols adaptable to different event scenarios.
  • The quantification method serves as a basis for replacing broad social distancing mandates.

Conclusions:

  • A quantifiable risk assessment method for COVID-19 at events has been established.
  • This approach enables the development of event-specific risk management strategies.
  • The findings support the conditional organization of large-scale events during the pandemic.