COVID-19 could lead to 'lockdown generation' as 1 in 6 youths stop work: ILO

The COVID-19 crisis could lead to the emergence of a "lockdown generation" as one in six young people have stopped working since the onset of the crisis, the International Labour Organization said citing a survey. Young people have been affected by a "triple shock", as coronavirus is destroying employment, disrupting education and putting obstacles in finding a job, ILO added.