It's wrong to trivialize the health condition of another person.
Phil's friend Colt recently caught the coronavirus.
Phil wants to talk to Colt about the coronavirus.
Phil tells Colt that he should rest and seek medical attention if he develops bad symptoms.
Phil tells Colt that coronavirus is just the flu and is harmless.
Colt will feel that Phil cares about his condtion.
Colt will feel that Phil lacks empathy.