SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that the state's health department will conduct an investigation regarding a concert on Long Island.
In a tweet, the governor said that video from the concert showed, "egregious social distancing violations."
Videos from a concert held in Southampton on Saturday show egregious social distancing violations. I am appalled.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) July 28, 2020
The Department of Health will conduct an investigation.
We have no tolerance for the illegal & reckless endangerment of public health.pic.twitter.com/gf9kggdo8w
The video which showed a performance from the group The Chainsmokers, took place on Saturday night.
According to Reuters, organizers said in a statement that they collaborated with health officials and the concert followed CDC guidelines.