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It kills about 2% of those infected, and about 30% of the population are over 50 so it might kill very roughly 6% of those over 50. Most of those will be the quite elderly and infirm though, most people active in their 50s and 60s should be ok although of course lightning can strike where it will. I'm in the UK but the demographics are pretty similar.

I'm not too worried for myself in my mid 50s, but have real concerns for my wife's parents and my mother.

The powers that be have access to healthcare the masses could only see in a glint of their eye.

True even in Norway and China.

There are no magic wands against this thing, at any price. It's too new.

No magic wands, but superior health care to stave off the symptoms presented. True it won’t be 100% effective, but more effective than the masses.

Kills 50+ what?

People aged over 50.

I think OP is referring to the age groups, b/c the virus is more deadly for older people

Why is it horrible thought though? USA has 300+ Million people and a tested and well thought Constitution in place. We'll survive it...