Communicate Risk by Age Group
When the lockdown is lifted many people will be afraid to return to work so the Scottish Government must start to communicate the risk to the working age population of deaths from Corona Virus infection. These
Numbers are shown here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52214177
Scotland's coronavirus deaths
Death by age group Deaths registered up until 3 May
15-44 45-64 65-74 75-84 85+ Total
Number 19 244 435 952 1145 2795
% of Total 0.7 8.7 15.6 34.1 41.0 100
So 90% of the deaths are in the over 65 age group. This fact should be stated and the risk to younger workers if Corona virus is still a threat after lockdown and the virus risk should be compared to other disease and accident risks. This will help allay some fears and facilitate the re-opening of the economy.
Numbers are shown here
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-52214177
Scotland's coronavirus deaths
Death by age group Deaths registered up until 3 May
15-44 45-64 65-74 75-84 85+ Total
Number 19 244 435 952 1145 2795
% of Total 0.7 8.7 15.6 34.1 41.0 100
So 90% of the deaths are in the over 65 age group. This fact should be stated and the risk to younger workers if Corona virus is still a threat after lockdown and the virus risk should be compared to other disease and accident risks. This will help allay some fears and facilitate the re-opening of the economy.
Why the contribution is important
The economy must re-open as it is current closure is also a known threat to lives
by WMH004C on May 09, 2020 at 09:32AM
Posted by wisteria May 09, 2020 at 10:23
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