South Winston Salem News

There were 2,139 people in their seventies who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending January 15, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 291 individuals were hospitalized and 31 were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 48 percent male and 52 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 March 20.

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