Influencer Under Fire for Partying with Contagious Illness
A popular influencer has come under fire after attending a rave while suffering from a contagious illness. The influencer, who has 5.1 million followers on TikTok, posted a video showing her getting ready for the event despite having pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis.
The Incident
The influencer, who was celebrating her 30th birthday, admitted to having conjunctivitis but still planned to attend the concert with "like 100,000 other people." She claimed she contracted the disease from her husband, who had used cheap green makeup for his Halloween costume. Despite knowing she was contagious, she decided to cover up her symptoms with glitter and sunglasses and attend the event anyway.
Reactions to the Incident
Dozens of people criticized the influencer for her "selfish" decision to attend the rave, saying the disease was highly contagious and she risked potentially spreading it to thousands of other attendees. Some commenters pointed out that conjunctivitis is a highly contagious condition that can be spread through close personal contact or by touching infected surfaces or objects.
Response to Criticism
The influencer responded to some comments by saying that in England, where she is from, conjunctivitis is considered less serious than a cold. She claimed that in the UK, people with conjunctivitis are not required to stay home from work or school and can continue with their daily activities as normal. However, many commenters disagreed, saying that attending a crowded event while contagious was irresponsible and put others at risk.
Aftermath
The influencer later uploaded a TikTok video, which she has since deleted, laughing and saying that she had learned that conjunctivitis is treated differently in the US than in the UK. She also shared a carousel of photos on Instagram, including one that appeared to be taken in a cordoned-off area at the rave and another that showed her closely surrounded by friends. The photos sparked further criticism, with many commenters saying that she had put her friends and others at risk by attending the event while contagious.
