Nature Coast Times

There were 478 children under the age of 10 who in the United States tested positive for COVID-19 during the week ending October 2, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Out of those who provided figures, three individuals were hospitalized and no 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 December 2.

Age group	Number Positive
0 - 9 Years	478
10 - 19 Years	1,339
20 - 29 Years	2,079
30 - 39 Years	1,643
40 - 49 Years	1,550
50 - 59 Years	1,526
60 - 69 Years	1,185
70 - 79 Years	705
80+ Years	440