On Wednesday, officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) advised Young people to compulsorily curb their party instincts to help in the prevention of the new outbreaks of the COVID-19 disease.
According to WHO data, “Young people are less likely to suffer a severe form of the respiratory disease than their parents or grandparents, but the proportion of those infected aged 15-24 has risen three-fold in about five months”.
This is because young people are not adhering to COVID preventive measures and not avoiding party gatherings. In some countries, these young people are responsible for COVID resurgences due to them embracing partying even at these times when social distancing should be a daily norm for everyone. Even at Geneva, which is the location UN health body is based, evidence showed that nearly half of new cases were coming from cabarets and clubs. Following which they were shut down, last week.
WHO emergencies chief Mike Ryan in an online discussion said, “Younger people also need to take on board that they have a responsibility. Ask yourself the question – do I really need to go to that party?”
He added, ” Young people were often reticent in giving their details or disclosing friends’ names to contact tracers. It’s tough but it is what is needed to stop the virus”.
While, Swiss newspapers have reported that in one Zurich based night club, from where cases emerged recently, party-goers had provided fake names such as ‘Donald Duck’.
WHO epidemiologist Maria Van Kerkhove said, “As well as reducing risks to others, young people should be careful as even a mild version of the disease might have long-term consequences.”