It seems the consensus has gone from it's not a big deal at all, to now it's a big deal but only for old people.
I don't know, but that seems like cause for concern. The "mild" form many non-elderly will contract is still nothing to sneeze at, and may cause long term health issues after recovery.
Even if it doesn't result in death, isn't a week or two long hospital stay pretty catastrophic? I realize that's not most, but isn't it still bad if it's 10%?
I am very aware most cases in otherwise healthy, non-elderly people can recover at home, and will end up with no long-term issues.
But what percentage will still be serious? What percentage will never fully recover? What percentage will in fact die? There is data showing the death rate is substantially higher in every age group except children. Sure, it's a small percentage, but what if half the country's infected?
There is data which shows even healthy 30 somethings can be seriously impacted. There is data showing it is much more serious than the flu in 30-40 year olds.
Should we continue blowing off millions of prime working years, child-rearing age adults catching this virus?
I do not believe so. While it is worst for those 60+, it is a mistake to downplay it's effects on the rest of the adult population in my opinion.
Sorry for the wall of text.