[hinzed1127]

Given what we've already seen worldwide, it's irresponsible to say that. Especially since this has proven to be statistically much less fatal to younger ages, youthful hubris is dangerous. It might not kill you, but transmission is just as dangerous to older populations.

[nostromo]

Is it even right to say "older populations?" I don't have a better word, but maybe we should say, "very old" or enumerate the ages specifically.

Median COVID-19 death age in Italy is 81.

Average life span for an Italian male is 80.

Chance of dying every year for an 85 year old American male is 10% for any and all causes. Because... well our bodies get old and frail at that age. And even then, the vast majority of them survive COVID-19.

[cma]

The death rate for the elderly from the virus (relative to the less elderly) is amplified by triage.