Health officials pleaded with football fans to exercise caution during the Super Bowl on Sunday, and specifically to avoid crowds and wear a mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection. “As much fun as it is to get together in a big Super Bowl party, now is not the time to do that,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned last week. But the lesson appears to have been lost on many of the happy fans in Tampa celebrating the Buccaneers 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Viral clips from around the city showed that while some fans were indeed wearing masks, many were not. Police have closed a portion of the road as fans continue to celebrate the Bucs win.

Source: Huffington Post February 08, 2021 09:45 UTC