Dutch celebs face backlash over Covid rebellion - BBC News
The "Virus Truth" movement.
Influencers, 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 Netherlands is among several European nations seeing a second wave.
The young stars used the hashtag #ik doe niet meer mee - "I'm out".
But as the backlash has grown, a number of them appear to have changed their minds.
The "Virus Truth" movement.
Influencers, 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 Netherlands is among several European nations seeing a second wave.
The young stars used the hashtag #ik doe niet meer mee - "I'm out".
But as the backlash has grown, a number of them appear to have changed their minds.
