Impact of a large-scale event on SARS-CoV-2 cases and hospitalizations in the Netherlands, carnival seasons 2022 and 2023

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of understanding facilitators for disease transmission. Events such as Carnival, characterized by large gatherings and extensive social interactions, have the potential to become ‘super spreading events' for respiratory infections. This paper aims to assess the impact of large gatherings on virus transmission, providing crucial insights for the development of effective public health strategies. Study design: An ecological study was performed. Methods: The age-standardized number of COVID-19 cases reported in 2022, stratified by age (u... Mehr ...