A few hours before the United States passed the 200 death toll from the coronavirus, President Donald Trump took to the stage to play down the threat of the pandemic.
On Monday's campaign trail, Trump sparked outrage when he said the coronavirus only affects the elderly and those with heart problems, KOHA reports.
He also made an incorrect statement that young people are immune to the coronavirus.
However, the truth is different.
It is not true that the virus only affects the elderly with heart problems or other problems. Also, it is not at all true that no one gets infected with the virus.
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The president's comments ignore warnings from public health officials about how contagious the coronavirus is.
Even if people become infected and do not get worse, they are likely to spread the virus to others who may be at even greater risk.
Recent studies have shown that infection with the virus can last for weeks.
As of September 16, people under the age of 65 are responsible for most cases of the virus and 20 percent of deaths.
Seniors over the age of 65 represent only 15 percent of cases.
Young people, even healthy ones, have died from the coronavirus.
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While infected children are less likely to have symptoms, public health experts have urged that children's cases should be taken seriously.
The immune system does not always protect against the long-term effects of the virus, such as breathing problems, fatigue, a long cough and loss of taste.
