Dr. Oz Apologizes For Saying Schools Should Reopen, Even With Risk Of Deaths

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Dr. Oz told "Fox News" that losing "2 to 3 percent" of the population is a "trade-off" people should consider.

He's a cardiothoracic surgeon 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 up on The Wendy Williams Show to discuss 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, with the theoretical risk 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. “I’ve realized my comments on risks 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.”

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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