NE Connecticut News

There were 294 seniors over 79 who were in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending September 18, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 74 individuals were hospitalized and 11 were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 37 percent male and 63 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 November 18.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	369
10 - 19 Years	1,220
20 - 29 Years	1,780
30 - 39 Years	1,164
40 - 49 Years	1,020
50 - 59 Years	1,051
60 - 69 Years	674
70 - 79 Years	439
80+ Years	294