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Some random people.

These are completely made up and not based on any actual person I know but suppose that we have 1000 of each of the following, and that all are infected with COVID-19 in a "let it rip" strategy.

20 years old, male, average fitness for age. Drinks frequently, never smoked, plays indoor cricket.

30 years old, female, slim build, average fitness. Occasionally drinks wine, is a smoker, does yoga.

40 years old, female, slightly overweight but walks for an hour each day so isn't too unfit. Occasionally drinks, used to smoke but gave up 7 years ago.

50 years old, male, slightly underweight, sedentary occupation and does very little exercise. Doesn't drink, has never smoked.

60 years old, female, overweight, retired, occasional drinker, has never smoked, no regular exercise.

70 years old, male, very much fitter than average due to daily running, occasional drinker, smoked in the past but gave up in 1980 and hasn't touched them since.

Now can someone tell me, based on factual data, what the risks are if these people all get the virus?

What's the actual chance of death?

What's the actual chance of ongoing health impacts other than death and what are those impacts?

Only when that can be answered in a factual manner can informed decisions be made.