On September 5, one Hispanic resident of Coles County had their COVID-19 test return positive, according to numbers being reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Since the start of the pandemic, 29 Hispanic residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting two percent of the positive cases in Coles County.
Illinois gathers all of their COVID-19 data from across the state electronically. The reported cases and deaths will fluctuate as additional info is gathered. Chicago was home to one of the first known cases of COVID-19 in the US, as well as it’s transmission.
Total testing positive by race
| Race | Number Tested | Number Positive |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 |
| African American | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | NA | 0 |
| Others | 43 | 2 |
