Huntsville Leader

There were 293 seniors over 79 who were in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 26, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 79 individuals were hospitalized and 14 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 28.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	275
10 - 19 Years	1,411
20 - 29 Years	2,244
30 - 39 Years	1,165
40 - 49 Years	1,053
50 - 59 Years	1,021
60 - 69 Years	722
70 - 79 Years	398
80+ Years	293