Vanessa Hudgens apologises for “insensitive” coronavirus comments

nme.com:

She offended fans after making light of the situation Vanessa Hudgens has said sorry for “insensitive” remarks she made about coronavirus while taking questions from her fans on Instagram.

The High School Musical star and singer implied that the pandemic wasn’t as grave as it is and seemed unconcerned that many people will die from the virus.

When asked by a fan what she thought about US President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting the COVID-19 crisis could last through July or August, she responded with: “Yeah, ’til July sounds like a bunch of bullshit.

I’m sorry,” she said as she rolled her eyes. “It’s a virus, I get it, I respect it. But at the same time, like, even if everybody gets it — yeah, people are going to die, which is terrible,