Release young adults from lockdown first

[emkana]

I think it a good idea - there's been a paper by the University of Warwick.
It's hardest for them and their risk is low.
I'd happily stay in lockdown longer for my children of that age to be "set free"

[SleepyTiger39]

All for that. This is hard on young people. Not sure how it would work exactly.

[Doyoumind]

Their risk of dying may be low but their risk of spreading wouldn't be.

[Sleepyblueocean]

That would only work if they have no contact with older adults.

[Sennetti]

Define ‘young adult’

What ages?

[emkana]

The paper says 20 to 30

[MozFan]

So I’d be allowed out because I’m 30, but my DP wouldn’t be because he’s 38?

[esjee]

Restricting it to only people aged 20 to 30 is a daft idea.

[PersonaNonGarter]

No.

[Sleepyblueocean]

I thought risk didn't increase significantly until 50.

[perniciousdot]

Why is it hardest for them?

Who is deciding this?

[KenDodd]

They sound a bit like the canary in the mine.
Lockdown seems to be most damaging for them though, so maybe it would work.

One thing I feel really strongly about though is that they shouldn't be left to pick up the bill for this. Older people with the most money should be the ones to shoulder as much of the costs as possible.

[PilatesPeach]

What are they meant to do though? will the shops re-open? the pubs? gyms? many over 30s work in shops etc so how is this meant to work according to the paper?

Not convinced this lockdown is hardest for them either - it is hard for many in different ways eg people who live on their own.

[Fleab1te]

Yes please explain why it's harder for a 30 year old than a 40 something.

[bruffin]

Tbh I do think it's harder on them. I have a DS who has t seen his long term gf for a month, and know a few in that position
Ds was in the middle of buying a house and pulled out because of uncertainty on housing market during this
He is a a key worker so work ok

My dd is 2nd year NHS type degree which is placement so needs to get hours in at sometime

[KenDodd]

Why is it hardest for them?
They are talking about financially and damaging life chances. There's loads and loads of evidence for this, I don't even think anyone with knowledge on this subject is disputing it.

[Floralnomad]

Stupid idea , it’s all or nothing and those of us that want to avoid the second wave for health reasons can make our own decisions .

[EmpressLangClegInChair]

Yes please explain why it's harder for a 30 year old than a 40 something.

I’d like to hear that one too. Should we be clapping for the 20-30 year olds?

[esjee]

@buffin all that can apply to people of any age! I don't believe its harder specofically for 20 to 30 year olds at all.

[perniciousdot]

Tbh I do think it's harder on them. I have a DS who has t seen his long term gf for a month, and know a few in that position

Why does that make it harder for him than say, an 80 year old widow who spends all their time out and about usually?

[AnneOfCloves]

I would think it's harder for young kids and for teens. So much energy with the little ones and so dependent on their peer groups for socialising with the teens. At least 20-30 you can understand why it's happening much better.

[perniciousdot]

They are talking about financially and damaging life chances.

Ah sorry, I picked that up incorrectly.

[Yesterdayforgotten]

I'm 33 so I'd have to stay at home than

[Sleepyblueocean]

I don't think just being in that age group makes it harder. I find it harder now than I would have done at that age when I had no dependents

[KenDodd]

www.ifs.org.uk/publications/14791

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52176666

[PilatesPeach]

many in their 30s, 40s & 50s have non-resident partners that they cannot see.

As for financially, what does the study say they are meant to do though once they get out of lockdown earlier? Their jobs won't necessarily be there still or the company still require them to be furloughed?