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925 children under the age of 10 in US test positive for COVID-19 during week ending February 11

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There were 925 children under the age of 10 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, nine 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 April 17.

Positive tests per age group
Age groupNumber Positive
0 - 9 Years925
10 - 19 Years1,975
20 - 29 Years2,828
30 - 39 Years2,397
40 - 49 Years2,156
50 - 59 Years2,094
60 - 69 Years1,492
70 - 79 Years818
80+ Years434

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