1,492 people in their sixties in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending February 11

By ABQ Times

Apr 18, 2021

There were 1,492 people in their sixties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending February 11, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 146 individuals were hospitalized and 30 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 April 17.

Positive tests per age group

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	925
10 - 19 Years	1,975
20 - 29 Years	2,828
30 - 39 Years	2,397
40 - 49 Years	2,156
50 - 59 Years	2,094
60 - 69 Years	1,492
70 - 79 Years	818
80+ Years	434