Dr. Oz told “Fox News” that losing “2 to 3 percent” of the population is a “trade-off” people should consider.
He’s both a physician and television personality who keeps the public informed about health-related topics, but Dr. Oz found himself in the hot seat. Weeks ago, Dr. Oz showed how people can use precautions while engaging in sexual activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. He’s been actively making appearances on various television shows, including chatting with Fox News on Tuesday (April 14) about schools reopening during a pandemic.
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He called the prospect an “appetizing opportunity,” adding, “I just saw a nice piece in The Lancet of schools may only cost us 2 to 3 percent in terms of total mortality. You know, that’s — any life is a life lost, but to get every child back into a school where they’re safely being educated, being fed, and making the most out of their lives, on the backside, it might be a trade-off some folks would consider.”
The public was quick to unleash wrath on the medical professional for insinuating that a few dead citizens would be an acceptable “trade-off,” forcing Dr. Oz to issue an apology. around schools have confused and upset people, which was never my intention,” Dr. Oz said in a follow-up video he shared on social media. “I misspoke.”
