Kingsport Reporter

There were 238 people in their seventies who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending September 19, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 65 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 November 19.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	153
10 - 19 Years	580
20 - 29 Years	953
30 - 39 Years	594
40 - 49 Years	599
50 - 59 Years	537
60 - 69 Years	394
70 - 79 Years	238
80+ Years	139