Dutch Celebrities face backlash over combat Covid - 19

Dutch Celebrities face backlash over combat Covid - 19

By Onlykhabar News Media Thu 24 September, 2020 ( about 5 years ago ) 🎤504 Viewersinternational

Rappers and a world-renowned DJ have been heavily criticised in the Netherlands after publicly announcing they were abandoning efforts to combat Covid-19.

Their campaign came as the numbers in Dutch intensive care units hit 100 for the first time since June and infection rates rose 60% on last week. The young stars used the hashtag #ik doe niet meer mee - "I'm out". The Netherlands is among several European nations seeing a second wave. But as the backlash has grown, a number of them appear to have changed their minds.

Famke Louise's TV appearance has been mocked on social media with people sharing memes of doctors standing over patients with the words, "I'm out". She revealed that she now realised "the seriousness of making unsubstantiated statements" and would look for someone who specialised in pandemics to educate her.  On Wednesday night, the young YouTube star-turned-rapper removed her video from Instagram and posted a lengthy apology in its place, saying it was "not my best day". A number of other celebrities and influencers have also removed their  videos, most of them without explaining why. 

Dutch online hip-hop platform Puna said others had too, including Rugged, Trobi, Dyna, Outsiders, DJ Chuckie, Zoe Livay, Abstract, Yes-R, and Kosso. There are now fears that the opposition of these young celebrities will undermine support among their adoring followers, and along with it respect for the rules.  But a minority here want all the restrictions lifted, and these virtual campaigns are beginning to have real-life consequences. Ms Bruijning-Verhagen says younger people may be less at risk, but their loved ones will not be.

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