Saratoga Standard

There were 199 seniors over 79 who were in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending September 7, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 60 individuals were hospitalized and 13 were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 33 percent male and 67 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 14.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	99
10 - 19 Years	545
20 - 29 Years	798
30 - 39 Years	407
40 - 49 Years	392
50 - 59 Years	375
60 - 69 Years	298
70 - 79 Years	237
80+ Years	199