Since we're doing the math here...
At the time I'm typing this, on the CDC site they list 31,666,546 confirmed cases in the USA. Deaths are listed at: 566,494.
Divide that out and you'll see that the death rate is: 0.017889352
So you have a less than 2% chance of dying from Covid, assuming those numbers are anywhere near correct. My guess is there are actually quite many more cases that are not documented (asymptomatic, etc.), making that percentage go down even farther.
I've been careful over the past year or so, worn masks, avoided large crowds, etc. etc....but in reality I have a better chance of dying of a lot of other things...Of course no one wants to be in that small percentage....but that's the math and reality of it...not quite as sensational as some make it out to be.
Stress and worry over getting it will likely end up being more harmful than the actual virus to many. That's just my guess.
I try not to criticize anyone for being "too careful" or "not being careful enough". It should be a personal decision.
If you are < 50, your chances of dying is way, way, way less than that even.
So, I can see why a 20-yr old who never goes near any old person (i.e. prison) aren't all that worried.
Now, if you are old, then your chances are way, way, way higher. I forget, but I think it is something like 80% death.
Since there are old people pretty much everywhere, this means even young people should consider the 80% death rate.