But the agency's reporting underscores prior warnings that the coronavirus generally hits the elderly the hardest. In Massachusetts, 21,177 of 87,925 confirmed coronavirus cases, or 24 percent, are in people 70 years old and above. Just 1.5 percent of reported deaths in Massachusetts are among people aged 50-59. And there have been reported health complications even in children that could potentially be linked to the disease. "Most importantly, we will continue to be guided by the principle that public health creates economic health.

Source: Fox News May 21, 2020 12:40 UTC