More Young Adults Are Getting <br />COVID-19 in Hard-Hit States According to NBC News, more adults in their <br />20s, 30s and 40s are testing positive for coronavirus, <br />especially in states that are seeing spikes in new cases. Experts attribute the increase to a <br />variety of things, including more testing, <br />but large gatherings are at the top of the list. Dr. James McDeavitt, <br />via NBC News Dr. James McDeavitt, <br />via NBC News During a Monday conference call, Vice President Mike Pence <br />told governors that more people under age 35 are testing <br />positive, especially in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas. Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said some counties <br />have reported that their majority of positive COVID-19 tests <br />came from people under the age of 30. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said <br />their average age of COVID-19 <br />patients fell to 37 years old <br />in recent months. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, <br />via NBC News Dr. Katie Passaretti, <br />via NBC News
