Charleston Reporter

There were 711 people in their sixties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending February 21, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 107 individuals were hospitalized and 15 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 27.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	509
10 - 19 Years	934
20 - 29 Years	1,368
30 - 39 Years	1,283
40 - 49 Years	1,179
50 - 59 Years	1,054
60 - 69 Years	711
70 - 79 Years	414
80+ Years	198