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Milwaukee County’s average age of fatal COVID-19 patients is 71 years old during week ending April 17

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The average age of a person who died from COVID-19 during the week ending April 17 was 71 years old, according to the Milwaukee County medical examiner.

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 DeathAgeRacePre-existing condition present
2021-04-1352Asian/Pacific IslanderAbsent
2021-04-1493WhiteChronic congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, chronic renal failure

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