04 August 2021 03:05 PM

Covid infection rate among July festival goers 76% higher than average

Over 2,000 people who attended Vida, Canet Rock, or Cruïlla later tested positive for the virus, say health authorities

Attendees at Vida and Canet Rock wore face masks and were tested for Covid-19 before entry

No social distancing at festival from July 1 to 3 after success of Palau Sant Jordi concert

More acts are expected to also join the lineup which keeps most of the names that were due to play the 2020 edition

The coronavirus crisis is putting plans for mass gatherings on hold for many of Europe’s biggest festivals

Meanwhile, Vida Festival adds Madness to list of international musicians

Vida 2019 festival also announces Hot Chip, Superchunk, Didirri, and Stella Donnelly on lineup

Sellout musicfest kicked off on Thursday and is to go through till Sunday in coastal town of Vilanova i la Geltrú