COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus

At Risk Populations: Older Adults

Among adults with confirmed COVID-19 reported in the U.S.:

Estimated percent requiring hospitalization

  • 31-70% of adults 85 years old and older
  • 31-59% of adults 65-84 years old

Estimated percent requiring admission to intensive care unit

  • 6-29% of adults 85 years old and older
  • 11-31% of adults 65-84 years old

Estimated percent who died

  • 10-27% of adults 85 years old and older
  • 4-11% of adults 65-84 years old [7]