Legally Speaking: Possible Legal Implications For Hosting Super-Spreader Events

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With the current spike in Covid-19 cases and newly identified Omicron variant, there has been much debate around super-spreader events that are taking place around the country now, and for the duration of the festive season. Do the organisers of these events face liability, should there be a Covid-19 outbreak linked to their events? Mtho Maphumelo, Senior Associate at Adams & Adams, unpacks the possible risks for event organisers, and recourse for affected attendees at the event.
1 Dec 2021 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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