Jean Rottner, the president of the Grand Est region, was the guest of Europe 1 on Saturday.
An emergency doctor by profession, he reminded the young that they are just as concerned by the coronavirus epidemic as others.
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"I met parents who told me that their children go out between 2 am and 5 am so as not to get caught," says Jean Rottner.
The president of the Grand Est Region, invited from Europe 1 on Saturday, is overwhelmed by this kind of behavior in the midst of a health crisis.
The emergency doctor wished to recall that the coronavirus circulates "in young and urban areas".
The latest report published by the health authorities suggests that France has recorded nearly 13,500 new cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours.
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"Young people must have an awareness of citizenship"
"It is difficult to understand the preventive measures", further argued the elected for whom "we must tell young people that it is not a problem of confinement or masks, it is a problem that concerns them as well".
"When the economy is paralyzed, they too will pay the price," he said.
"Young people must have an awareness of citizenship and responsibility."
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Regarding the closure of bars desired by the Minister of Health Olivier Véran in cities like Marseille for example, Jean Rottner recalled that the plan put forward by the government "is territorial".
"The situation in Marseille is not that of Strasbourg", he also said, while claiming that "measures may have to be taken to protect young people".