There have been 1,981 residents in their 60s in the county who had been tested, meaning that nine percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 23, there have been 1,266 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths from the coronavirus in Alexander 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 Alexander County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 23 | 13,105 | 1,266 | 9.7 |
| February 22 | 13,084 | 1,266 | 9.7 |
| February 18 | 13,040 | 1,265 | 9.7 |
| February 17 | 13,019 | 1,264 | 9.7 |
| February 16 | 12,975 | 1,264 | 9.7 |
| February 15 | 12,942 | 1,264 | 9.8 |
| February 14 | 12,912 | 1,260 | 9.8 |
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