Is it safe for candidates in their late 70's to be holding rallies with thousands of people?

[milestogo]

They are telling those of us over 60 to stay home.

Now we have the only two viable Democratic candidates, both of whom have had health issues, being out in public for days, having contact with lots of people. They are not wearing masks or gloves.

It makes me nervous. What if one or both of them becomes ill?

[gollygee]

1. We don't have coronavirus in Michigan yet

Was the event in Chicago? I haven't heard that it's there either. Maybe it wouldn't be safe somewhere the coronavirus has hit?

[DownriverDem]

10. Nope not yet

which surprises me with the Detroit Metro Airport. So many fly in and out.

[helpisontheway]

15. You don't have it confirmed yet..I'm sure it is floating around.nt

[CatMor]

2. Excellent question ...

I've been wondering that myself. Not only for the candidates but also the audience.

[dewsgirl]

3. No, they should stop now. That Lifecare nursing home

sees an average 7 deaths a month, in the past two weeks the have had 26. People seriously need to pay attention.

[AncientGeezer]

4. Yes.....

[HarlanPepper]

5. I think the touching part of the experience -- shaking hands, etc., should be stopped.

I’m slightly less concerned about outdoor rallies rather than those held inside in high school gyms etc. as far as the crowd part of it goes.

[YOHABLO]

6. Who is 'They'?

[Turin_C3PO]

14. The CDC

issued a statement urging those over 60 to strongly consider staying in and avoiding places like the cinema and church.

[msongs]

7. in a week or two after joe has won bernie goes home, joe cuts back a lot? nt

[Srkdqltr]

8. Maybe they need a rest .

[Newest Reality]

9. Due to the expected and usual Trump Botch...

Due to the expected and usual Trump Botch Job we don't even have reliable testing going on to find out where it actually is spreading yet.

All we can do is estimate until outbreaks become severe.

So, who even knows when and where they might have been infected. I do share your concerns, though.

[Funtatlaguy]

11. I hope that Joe & Bernie stop doing rope lines.

At their age, it’s not worth the risk right now.
After rallies, just apologize for not being able to press the flesh and take pictures.
State that the campaign won’t allow it during Coronavirus scare.

[delisen]

12. Be prepared for anything before election day eom

[Blue_true]

13. A person can get the virus from just having one person visit.

No, they should not stop rallies. They should ask their supporters to avoid face to face conversation and touching, and hand sanitizer poles should be set up on the rally grounds.