Plans to hold a karaoke night at the Gaukurinn bar in downtown Reykjavik were canceled yesterday after it was learned that many people who were carriers of the coronavirus were expected to attend the event.
Magnús Bjarni Gröndal, manager of Gaukurinn, told Vísir that he had received information from several sources that a group of thirty exchange students from the University of Iceland and Reykjavik University are planning to attend the event, even though some of them recently tested positive for coronavirus . This was confirmed by the police who called the bar owners to let them know about the situation.
Not wanting to risk the health of the staff and other guests, it was decided to close the premises for the night. The news of the karaoke cancellation and temporary closure was made on Instagram and Facebook, stating: “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. It is our duty to ensure mutual security. “
Bar owners confirmed that police are committed to disregarding mandatory quarantine.
Source: Yle