Housatonic Valley News

There were 7,269 people in their twenties who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending November 13, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, 44 individuals were hospitalized and two 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 January 20.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	1,835
10 - 19 Years	4,549
20 - 29 Years	7,269
30 - 39 Years	6,361
40 - 49 Years	5,822
50 - 59 Years	5,647
60 - 69 Years	4,228
70 - 79 Years	2,349
80+ Years	1,389