The massive end-of-year celebration held last night at a Punta Cana hotel has generated criticism from those who understand that the coronavirus cannot be controlled with the disobedience of many citizens who do not follow the provisions of the authorities to prevent the spread of stop the virus.
In a video, which has become a trend on social networks, hundreds of people are observed celebrating the arrival of 2021 with joy, without taking any physical distance and many of them without masks.
Authorities ordered the curfew to take effect at 7pm last night and scrapped the two-hour grace period for free transportation, which was ignored by many who waited for the New Year without regard to restrictions. and regardless of those the country is going through with the pandemic.
According to information provided to Listín Diario, the event was held in a complex that had recently reopened and wanted to please its guests with a farewell party of the year.
To access the area, visitors had to pay just over $ 100, it was reported.
“We weren’t around there, we were far from there, that was for a small group,” one person staying there told Listín Diario.