Young people do not have a "get-out-of-jail-free card" to attend massive house parties or other gatherings this weekend and should be strongly reprimanded if they attempt to do so. And he is warning there is absolutely no excuse for anyone - especially young people - to host or attend large house parties as the pandemic continues to rage globally and infect a growing number of young people. "We would be hoping that parents would speak to teenagers about the dangers to themselves, their families and the wider community," he told the Irish Independent. He made the comments after Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent alcohol misuse, responded to reports that house parties will be taking place this weekend as an alternative to the annual Longitude music festival. "As we're hearing about potential 'Longitude house parties' taking place this weekend, we urge parents to stay vigilant and if they hear about an event, to caution against attending and share the information with other parents, so they can make informed decisions," said Sheena Horgan, CEO of Drinkaware.

Source: Irish Independent July 04, 2020 01:36 UTC