Out of the individuals who died from COVID-19 during the week, five, or 83% had at least one other medical complication.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association stated that in the United States, children represent about 9% of all COVID-19 cases. The Mayo Clinic points out that kids of all ages can catch COVID-19 but most don’t become as sick as adults and some show no symptoms at all.
Figures are accurate as of April 14.
COVID-19 Deaths During Week ending April 17
Date of Death | Age | Race | Pre-existing condition present |
---|---|---|---|
2021-04-13 | 52 | Asian/Pacific Islander | Absent |
2021-04-14 | 93 | White | Chronic congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure |