There have been 755 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that seven percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 11, there have been 1,049 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths from the coronavirus in Hardin 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 Hardin County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 11 | 13,899 | 1,049 | 7.5 |
| March 10 | 13,887 | 1,049 | 7.6 |
| March 9 | 13,871 | 1,049 | 7.6 |
| March 8 | 13,838 | 1,048 | 7.6 |
| March 7 | 13,827 | 1,047 | 7.6 |
| March 4 | 13,793 | 1,046 | 7.6 |
| March 3 | 13,775 | 1,046 | 7.6 |
| March 2 | 13,759 | 1,047 | 7.6 |
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