Controversial, but I haven't seen a single post or comment from anyone under 30 on here who thinks COVID-19 is overhyped.

It seems that at least 65% of people over 30 take this virus seriously, but it seems that almost every single person *on here* under 30 is taking this virus seriously.

You can be offended by this post, but it's just my observations and inferences. And, if you are over 30 and take this virus very seriously, then note that I said 65% of people over 30 are taking this seriously, so you shouldn't be offended. And yes, I am aware of the idiots doing COVID parties.

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ArishMell · 70-79, M

I don't see why that should be "controversial", despite some of the swearing and thoughtlessness in some of the responses here.

A matter for genuine debate yes, but not "controversy" if that implies bitter arguments and abuse which only cheapen the matter.

What that figure does show, and please bear in mind I do not know its source nor where it applies, is that anything up to 35% of over-30s in the population surveyed, do not take it seriously. That is - or could be - a very large number of people.

Trying to understand how people react to a pandemic, and their reasons, is an interesting and serious matter that governments and medical services do need consider; but it does seem that the present pandemic and public health generally have become mired in highly-divisive politics in one or two countries, and that mire helps no-one.