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Quebec Premier François Legault sent a special message to the youth of the province Tuesday, imploring them to limit social interaction to slow the spread of coronavirus as the number of cases in Quebec continues to grow.

At the same time, he issued a chilling warning to all members of society, noting that those who don’t do their part could have the deaths of many on their conscience for the rest of their lives.

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“I was young, too. I know there is a time when you don’t listen to older people, but it’s critical now,” Legault said. “It’s not time to have a party, to get together.”

The spread of COVID-19 in places like Italy and South Korea has shown that young people can serve as vectors in the propagation of the disease, Legault said.

“Maybe as a young man or woman you are not at risk of death, but you can give the virus to your grandmother or grandfather, and then they will be at risk.”

He called on youth and sports leaders and social influencers to help get this message out. The government is starting its own information campaign, featuring the motto: “Spread information, not the virus.”