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Ariana Grande blasts ‘stupid and privileged’ people putting the elderly in danger amid coronavirus outbreak


Ariana Grande is speaking out as the coronavirus spreads (Picture: Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Ariana Grande is not here for people under-exaggerating the threat of the coronavirus.

The thank u, next singer took to Twitter to address the issue in no uncertain terms on Sunday.

Her words will make for uncomfortable reading for anyone guilty of not taking the pandemic, also known as Covid-19, seriously.

‘I keep hearing from a surprising amount of people statements like “this isn’t a big deal”/”we’ll be fine”… “we still have to go about our lives” and it’s really blowing my mind,’ she said.

‘I understand if that is how u felt weeks ago. But please read about what’s going on. Please don’t turn a blind eye… The “we will be fine because we’re young” mindset is putting people who aren’t young and/or healthy in a lot of danger. You sound stupid and privileged and you need to care more about others. Like now.’

The death toll from Covid-19 in the UK has risen to 35, with 1,372 confirmed cases of the disease.

Of these, 6,499 people have died, while 76,618 have so far recovered.

Ariana later added: ‘”Well some of us have to work!” i understand and entirely support your frustration. (sic)

‘I do not mean to disrespect anyone who doesn’t have the privilege of cancelled work or being able to call out of their work. but, this is a national emergency and a pandemic of global proportion.’

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