I wish the NCDHHS would release data on the demographics of those hospitalized like they have with deaths. 83% of the deaths in NC are still 65 and older, even though they only make up 15% of the cases. 62% of the deaths are 75 and older, and 52% of the total deaths have happened to people in nursing homes. I only know of one death to anyone younger than 25, and unfortunately that was the little girl in Durham. I would think the demographics of those hospitalized are similar, which would mean the chances of school age kids being hospitalized from the virus are very slim. The teachers and staff would be a higher risk, but I don't think there are too many over the age of 50, and even less 65 and older. The biggest problem might be kids that go to school and live with older adults. I just don't think there is a big threat to the kids themselves.
Look at the stats. The kids have just a good of a chance of getting killed in a wreck on the way to school than from the virus. I know someone who found out she had cancer recently and was given three to four months to live. Life is a gamble. Target the elderly and those in congregate living facilities. Figure out a way to protect them more since those are the groups most at risk of death and being hospitalized from the virus. We're not going to keep everyone from getting the virus and getting sick. The important thing is to prevent deaths and hospitals from being overwhelmed. Look at the stats for who is most likely for this to happen and make a plan to protect them, not close down everything for everyone else. It just isn't practical, and distance learning isn't good for the majority of students.
