There have been 4,072 residents in their 40s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 8.5 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 10, there have been 2,670 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths from the coronavirus in Jasper 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 Jasper County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10 | 28,696 | 2,670 | 9.3 |
| March 9 | 28,669 | 2,670 | 9.3 |
| March 8 | 28,618 | 2,668 | 9.3 |
| March 7 | 28,594 | 2,668 | 9.3 |
| March 4 | 28,546 | 2,668 | 9.3 |
| March 3 | 28,496 | 2,668 | 9.4 |
| March 2 | 28,457 | 2,667 | 9.4 |
| March 1 | 28,363 | 2,667 | 9.4 |
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