Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

patricia92243

(12,595 posts)
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 07:44 AM Mar 2020

They need to release the number of people that are not "old" but have compromised systems that have

They need to release the number of people that are not "old"
but have compromised systems that have died. The emphasis on it is "only" old people that are in danger is dangerous.

There are millions of people that fit into the criteria but are not old.

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
They need to release the number of people that are not "old" but have compromised systems that have (Original Post) patricia92243 Mar 2020 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author GusBob Mar 2020 #1
who are the "they"? Chinese are never to be trusted and have the most cases beachbumbob Mar 2020 #2
There was a 30 yr old healthy doctor in NY over the weekend dewsgirl Mar 2020 #3
the older people are always the highest risk with viruses. Reports out of Italy show beachbumbob Mar 2020 #4
Suddenly 60's is elderly. I wish you both the best... dewsgirl Mar 2020 #5
yes, under health advisories. beachbumbob Mar 2020 #6
It is, unless you are trying to collect Social Security and Medicare MiniMe Mar 2020 #7
I'm 43 and haven't thought of 60's as elderly seen I was a teenager. dewsgirl Mar 2020 #8

Response to patricia92243 (Original post)

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
3. There was a 30 yr old healthy doctor in NY over the weekend
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 08:17 AM
Mar 2020

in critical care. I've seen quite a few of these stories coming out of China, Iran and a couple out of Italy. I think a big part of the issue is when the health care systems become overwhelmed.
The thing is the sourcing should be verified and the media is pushing this elderly pre existing condition narrative as hard as they pushed, but the flu.

 

beachbumbob

(9,263 posts)
4. the older people are always the highest risk with viruses. Reports out of Italy show
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 08:36 AM
Mar 2020

healthcare decisions are now are all age base going forward as their system is over match. We will see the same here and every where else as resources are limited and hard decisions must be made. I am 67 and my wife is 69 with health problems so we know what we are facing and accept it is what it is

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
8. I'm 43 and haven't thought of 60's as elderly seen I was a teenager.
Thu Mar 12, 2020, 09:05 AM
Mar 2020

Of course then, 30 was old and 40 close to elderly to me, how things have changed.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»They need to release the ...