Panhandle Times

There were 378 people in their sixties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 15, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 67 individuals were hospitalized and 15 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 October 17.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	186
10 - 19 Years	483
20 - 29 Years	844
30 - 39 Years	631
40 - 49 Years	559
50 - 59 Years	508
60 - 69 Years	378
70 - 79 Years	211
80+ Years	140