There have been 4,687 residents in their 20s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10.9 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 16, there have been 3,856 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 66 deaths from the coronavirus in Massac 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 Massac County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | 31,596 | 3,856 | 12.2 |
| March 15 | 31,530 | 3,855 | 12.2 |
| March 14 | 31,510 | 3,855 | 12.2 |
| March 11 | 31,384 | 3,852 | 12.3 |
| March 10 | 31,362 | 3,851 | 12.3 |
| March 9 | 31,264 | 3,847 | 12.3 |
| March 8 | 31,214 | 3,842 | 12.3 |
| March 7 | 31,199 | 3,839 | 12.3 |
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