woodisgood
Optimustic Pessimist
Corona is killing the old and chronically ill. Sucks for them and their loved ones, but will not kill the economy. Italy has 23% of its population over age 65; US has 16% and our elderly have less contact with young relatives who may infect them.
Why the Coronavirus Hit Italy So Hard
People with normal immune systems are recovering or getting mild or no symptoms. Try to calm yourself.
It's an interesting thought. I've always criticized American society for how poorly (IMHO) we take care of our elders (especially compared to some other countries/cultures), but it's possible the "independence" some elders have in the US will be beneficial in this case, considering young asymptomatic folks are primarily the carriers and chronically ill elders the victims.
I am willing to bet when the data is fully analyzed, age will just be a proxy for pre-existing lung injury/disease (in the form of somking history, asthma, etc.).