In total, there have been 15 positive cases reported in Effingham County among residents 80 and older, accounting for 3 percent of all cases in the county. Through August 29, Effingham County has reported a total of 506 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, one of which has ended with the victim's death.
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.
Test results for the past 10 days in Effingham County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-29 | 8,252 | 506 | 6.1% |
| 2020-08-28 | 8,153 | 478 | 5.9% |
| 2020-08-27 | 7,987 | 464 | 5.8% |
| 2020-08-26 | 7,786 | 424 | 5.4% |
| 2020-08-25 | 7,696 | 412 | 5.4% |
| 2020-08-24 | 7,596 | 398 | 5.2% |
| 2020-08-23 | 7,512 | 391 | 5.2% |
| 2020-08-22 | 7,434 | 367 | 4.9% |
| 2020-08-21 | 7,208 | 345 | 4.8% |
| 2020-08-20 | 6,957 | 317 | 4.6% |
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