- A few attendees of the Yuga Labs’ ApeFest reported eye and skin-related ailments.
- Yuga Labs investigated the matter, collaborating with the Jack Morton Agency.
- After investigation, Yuga Labs concluded the cause was the UV-A emitting lights used at ApeFest.
Yuga Labs, the digital assets company behind last week’s ApeFest event in Hong Kong, has addressed complaints of eye and skin ailments reported by attendees. Around 15 participants of Yuga Labs’ event reported experiencing impaired vision and “extreme pain.” After investigating, Yuga Labs shared in a post on X that UV-A emitting lights used at the event were the most likely cause.
On Sunday, November 5, Yuga Labs began to receive reports that some ApeFest attendees and staff experienced eye pain, vision issues, or skin irritation following the Saturday night community event. These reports were – and continue to be – deeply concerning to us. We immediately…— Bored Ape Yacht Club (@BoredApeYC) November 9, 2023
On November 5, attendees started reporting health complaints. One atendee wrote on X, “Woke up in the middle of the night after ApeFest with so much pain in my eyes that I had to go t…
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