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175 Pulaski County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of Aug. 30, at least 175 African American residents of Pulaski 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 Pulaski County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White3,521414
African American2,011175
Hispanic878106
Asian110
Others2,746892

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