Out of those who provided figures, 257 individuals were hospitalized and 35 were admitted to the ICU.
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 March 20.
Positive tests per age group
Age group | Number Positive |
---|---|
0 - 9 Years | 2,137 |
10 - 19 Years | 3,855 |
20 - 29 Years | 5,916 |
30 - 39 Years | 5,254 |
40 - 49 Years | 4,799 |
50 - 59 Years | 4,855 |
60 - 69 Years | 3,705 |
70 - 79 Years | 2,139 |
80+ Years | 1,318 |