Out of the individuals who died from COVID-19 during the week, three, or 60% 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 May 8.
COVID-19 Deaths During Week ending May 8
| Date of Death | Age | Race | Pre-existing condition present |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-08 | 60 | White | Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus |
| 2021-05-06 | 69 | Black | Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity |
| 2021-05-03 | 74 | Black | Hypertension, infection with novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
| 2021-05-05 | 74 | Black | Absent |
| 2021-05-05 | 81 | Hispanic | Absent |
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