Happy Valley Times

There were 683 youth between the age of 10-19 who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending August 30, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, four individuals were hospitalized and one was 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 November 1.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	91
10 - 19 Years	683
20 - 29 Years	829
30 - 39 Years	392
40 - 49 Years	354
50 - 59 Years	383
60 - 69 Years	260
70 - 79 Years	149
80+ Years	112