Greta Thunberg was on CNN – on the topic of Coronavirus. The sparked network is a dispute.

The US TV channel CNN has – Greta Thunberg invited to an Interview on the topic of Coronavirus Greta Thunberg appealed to young people of any belief being able to use mounts and to listen to the experts In the Internet there was because of the interview, dispute because of Greta’s competence in the Corona-crisis

Washington/Sweden It is one of the many Interviews on the Corona-pandemic , the the CNN . The title: “ Coronavirus: facts and Fears “. But the guest is unusual: in addition to high-profile representatives of the American health authorities, Greta Thunberg is loaded. The advantage of the Interview for a appeal to the youth. But the subsequent dispute in the power plays between the feminist and mockers. It’s about: Greta’s Corona-expertise .

Greta Thunberg exhorts young people to hold the Coronavirus to the experts

“This seems to be a time in which the worldwide network of scientists is so incredibly important, and you can see how important it is just listen to your statements“, the Moderator of the conversation. And Greta Thunberg agreed: You see, that the voice of science was louder than before. “The people realize that we are dependent on the science,” she says. “I hope it stays that way and will continue in the other crises, such as the climate crisis and environmental crisis .”

Further, the 17-Year-old, who holds passionate Speeches for climate protection, called on the youth and children to Corona-times is also a physical distance and to protect themselves and others. “There is at the Moment a kind of myth that children are not affected by this Virus,” she said. It was necessary to ensure that this is false information establish.

Greta Thunberg reaping for the Interview to the Coronavirus ridicule: “Not a Corona expert”

“We as young people do not carry a very major responsibilities , because we feel the symptoms maybe not as bad as many others”, climate activist* Thunberg says. “Therefore, we must be especially careful, because our actions can make up for many other the difference between life and death .”

to the Extent of your contribution. The reaction in the network follows on the foot. On Twitter, with hundreds of comments, contained the question: “ What is the do you want ?” Even international celebrities responded mockingly. the Donald Trump Junior , the son of the US President tweeted ironically: “Greta Thunberg has already as a Teenager, with a remarkable career behind him. Today, she is a world-renowned infectious disease specialist and Epidemiologist AND a leading academic voice in relation to global climate policy. Wow, just so impressive.”

Greta Thunberg device with Corona-Interview in feminism-discussion

Other, including well-known American journalists , such as Jessica Huseman, post just question mark .

And in Germany, too, triggers the message many sardonic comments: “If Greta Thunberg is, according to the CNN expert on the subject of Corona, then Pietro Lombardi is also an expert on quantum physics…”, writes a User.

The special feature of this debate is to have Greta in the network is: it is not like most of the debates about Greta Thunberg in the network. It’s not about climate protection, it comes to age. It is also unusual Advocates suggest.

bestselling author, Roxane Gay writes: “the Unqualified men are allowed daily blabber in the media endlessly. But in the case of Greta Thunberg to go too far?!“

writer Charlotte Clymer adds: “… And this is supposed to be a sexism ! You don’t believe yourself.“

The corona virus is apparently transmitted via aerosols – so that the distance rule would be led ad absurdum.

*Merkur.de part of the Germany-wide Ippen-Digital editors network.

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