‘I’m mad as hell:’ College students throw parties to get coronavirus on purpose

COVID-19 cases among younger Americans are on the rise.

While most people younger than 45 who become infected will recover without major complications, the virus remains a concern for anyone who gets it.

But some Alabama students are not doing their best to avoid getting it, but are actively trying to get the coronavirus.

The word party has taken on a whole new meaning for some students in the city of Tuscaloosa.

“First, I couldn’t believe that these children are having parties and that they are putting money in a pot and that they are intentionally trying to get COVID from the person who has COVID,” said Sonya McKinstry with the Tuscaloosa City Council. “So apparently, whoever gets COVID first gets the pot.”

Tuscaloosa Fire Chief Randy Smith says he recently discovered the main health problem involving area students and parties.

“We thought it was a rumor at first,” said Smith. “Not only did the doctor’s offices help confirm it, but the state confirmed that they also had the same information.”

Councilwoman McKinstry says it is up to young people to be responsible and avoid contact with others if they are sick.

She says behavior like this is only slowing down the return to normal, not to mention jeopardizing the health of loved ones.

“I just think it doesn’t make sense,” said McKinstry. “I think it is sloppy. And it really infuriates me to know that we’re constantly trying to do everything we can to delay the spread of the virus while they just have a damn party trying to spread it. ”

The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa is reopening the campus to students for face-to-face classes this fall.

Authorities have not said whether the students who organize and attend these parties are enrolled in the culmination.

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