Out of those who provided figures, 254 individuals were hospitalized and 24 were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 39 percent male and 61 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.
Positive tests per age group
| 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 |
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