There have been 608 residents in their 70s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 14.3 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 14, there have been 951 confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight deaths from the coronavirus in Pope 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 Pope County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14 | 9,318 | 951 | 10.2 |
| March 11 | 9,286 | 951 | 10.2 |
| March 10 | 9,277 | 950 | 10.2 |
| March 9 | 9,260 | 950 | 10.3 |
| March 8 | 9,248 | 950 | 10.3 |
| March 7 | 9,239 | 950 | 10.3 |
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