False. This article is spreading some bleak outlook. THe virus is very dangerous, but he's making it sound like a WW3 . The risk group is 65+, but especially those with other simultaneous illness. Mortality rate in China was far higher for men than women above age 60+, because there is a larger relative percent of men smokers. Below 60, only very few cases, which is clear from all data so far.
I typically enjoy Scott's articles, but this one is quite insensible and spreading a strong doomsday message, and is quite disappointing to see him offer his perspective in this time of great struggle. His expertise lies in physics and math, I hope others take it with a large grain of salt.
80+ years old 14.8%
70-79 years old 8.0%
60-69 years old 3.6%
40-49 years old 0.4%
30-39 years old 0.2%
20-29 years old 0.2%
10-19 years old 0.2%
0-9 years old no fatalities