Out of the individuals who died from COVID-19 during the week, two, or 50% 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 12.
COVID-19 Deaths During Week ending May 15
| Date of Death | Age | Race | Pre-existing condition present |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-12 | 51 | Hispanic | Diabetes mellitus |
| 2021-05-09 | 61 | White | Hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus |
| 2021-05-14 | 67 | Black | Absent |
| 2021-05-11 | 81 | White | Absent |
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