There have been 4,229 residents in their 50s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 14.6 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 3, there have been 5,109 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths from the coronavirus in Edgar 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 Edgar County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3 | 38,865 | 5,109 | 13.1 |
| March 2 | 38,819 | 5,103 | 13.1 |
| March 1 | 38,730 | 5,096 | 13.2 |
| February 28 | 38,716 | 5,094 | 13.2 |
| February 25 | 38,605 | 5,091 | 13.2 |
| February 24 | 38,513 | 5,090 | 13.2 |
| February 23 | 38,358 | 5,082 | 13.2 |
| February 22 | 38,311 | 5,069 | 13.2 |
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