UV Lights Blamed for Health Issues at Yuga Labs’ ApeFest Event
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Yuga Labs confirmed that ultraviolet (UV) lights were likely behind the reported vision and skin issues suffered by at least 15 attendees at ApeFest in Hong Kong. Reported problems emerged following the event, which was free for Bored and Mutant Ape Yacht Club members. The confirmation, posted on BAYC Twitter account, followed an investigation with Jack Morton Worldwide, which included on-site checks, interviews, and equipment reviews. Yuga Labs urged those affected to seek medical attention and inform healthcare providers of their UV exposure.
Yuga Labs, the nonfungible token (NFT) group, confirms that ultraviolet (UV) lights are likely to blame for reported vision impairment, eye discomfort, and skin issues experienced by at least 15 individuals present at their ApeFest event in Hong Kong last week. Feedback on eye and skin complaints began to roll in from attendees on Nov. 5, after the event held the previous day – the free function was exclusive to Bored and Mutant Ape Yacht Club members. The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) Twitter account, managed by Yuga, confirmed on Nov. 9 that “UV-A emitting lights fitted in a particular section of the event likely caused the reported problems” after a collaborative inquiry with Jack Morton Worldwide, the ApeFest organizing agency, which carried out location audits, tests, contractor interviews, and reviews of equipment registers and data sheets.
The World Health Organization advises that UVA is a UV wavelength category contributing to around 95% of the UV radiation that hits the Earth's surface. The National Eye Institute of the United States indicates that exposure to UV light could raise the likelihood of eye conditions. UVA lights, colloquially known as blacklights, have varying applications reliant on their wavelength. Low wavelength UVA lights are generally employed in suntanning mechanisms, whereas lights with wavelengths closer to the spectrum of visible light are used for special effect lighting, for instance in clubs. BAYC didn’t share specific features of the UVA lights used at ApeFest.
The NFT project urges those showing symptoms to get medical care and inform about their exposure to UVA lights. It further requested those affected to reach out on Twitter, though multiple replies to the post pointed out that Twitter direct messages were deactivated. The project expressed, "We are deeply upset that this episode has overshadowed ApeFest's experience. We firmly stand by the recovery of anyone who has been impacted.
Published At
11/9/2023 5:32:40 AM
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