There have been 284 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that 14.4 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Jan. 26, there have been 1,593 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths from the coronavirus in Pulaski County.
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.
Test results for the past 10 days in Pulaski County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 26 | 15,609 | 1,593 | 10.2 |
| January 25 | 15,528 | 1,579 | 10.2 |
| January 24 | 15,438 | 1,562 | 10.1 |
| January 21 | 15,283 | 1,519 | 9.9 |
| January 20 | 15,177 | 1,508 | 9.9 |
| January 19 | 15,027 | 1,468 | 9.8 |
| January 18 | 14,913 | 1,435 | 9.6 |
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