4,700 COVID-19 cases being linked to UK music festival, officials say 'no regrets'

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Around 4,700 COVID-19 cases in the UK are being linked to the Boardmasters music and surfing festival that was held in England's Cornwall between August 11 and 15.

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However, local officials say they have "no regrets" letting the festival proceed due to the mental health benefits it brought.

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They added that the cases won't translate into a serious life-threatening illness.

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