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154 Johnson County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of May 30, at least 154 African American residents of Johnson County tested positive for the coronavirus, according to numbers being reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois was home to some of the first reported COVID-19 cases in the US. It has suffered numerous waves of the pandemic, which peaked in the fall of 2020. As the Midwestern hub of the US, Illinois businesses suffered greatly, including layoffs at two major airlines based in the state.

Positive tests by race in Johnson County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White8,609951
African American512154
Hispanic26568
Asian980
Others41,5821,466

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