East Idaho Times

There were 1,388 people in their sixties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending February 24, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 170 individuals were hospitalized and 24 were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 50 percent male and 50 percent female.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association stated that in the United States, children represent about 9 percent of all COVID-19 cases. The Mayo Clinic points out that children of all ages can contract COVID-19 but most don’t become as ill as adults and some show no symptoms at all.

Figures are accurate as of April 29.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	837
10 - 19 Years	1,785
20 - 29 Years	2,524
30 - 39 Years	2,300
40 - 49 Years	2,013
50 - 59 Years	1,928
60 - 69 Years	1,388
70 - 79 Years	667
80+ Years	383