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545 youth between the age of 10-19 in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending September 7

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There were 545 youth between the age of 10-19 who 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, nine individuals were hospitalized and two were admitted to the ICU. The gender breakdown was 45 percent male and 55 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.

Positive tests per age group
Age groupNumber Positive
0 - 9 Years99
10 - 19 Years545
20 - 29 Years798
30 - 39 Years407
40 - 49 Years392
50 - 59 Years375
60 - 69 Years298
70 - 79 Years237
80+ Years199

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