A Generational War Is Brewing Over Coronavirus

[RandySF]

“Data released last week by the National Health Institute in Italy, currently the world’s worst-hit country, shows mortality rates starting at 0% for patients aged 0 to 29 and edging up to peak at 19% for those over 90.”

“Yet scientists say tests have shown children and young adults are no less likely than older people to get infected and transmit the virus. Epidemiologists are growing concerned that the millennial pushback against social-distancing measures—and an emerging generational divide about how the disease is perceived—could undo all efforts to slow the spread of the virus and put vulnerable people at high risk.”



https://politicalwire.com/2020/03/17/a-generational-war-is-brewing-over-coronavirus/

[LizBeth]

1. My 24 yr old in mid west is refusing to go out constantly telling me may get an old person sick

and kill them. I told him he could get a cheap flight home since he is doing everything on line. No, could kill an old person.

I know this is just one. I really have not had a lot of conversation with young people being isolated myself. I am sure there are many thinking about mom and dad, grandma and grandpa.

Some are more responsible than us old people. He schooled me well.

[jmg257]

2. Talk to the ones on spring break - lots of beach goers, etc.

Guy here’s son said lots of folks hanging out in Tampa.

When they all head home, I expect a big surge.