There have been 14,887 residents in their 30s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10.9 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 10, there have been 10,581 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 133 deaths from the coronavirus in Effingham 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 Effingham County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10 | 105,713 | 10,581 | 10 |
| March 9 | 105,606 | 10,578 | 10 |
| March 8 | 105,503 | 10,576 | 10 |
| March 7 | 105,319 | 10,572 | 10 |
| March 4 | 105,120 | 10,567 | 10.1 |
| March 3 | 104,934 | 10,567 | 10.1 |
| March 2 | 104,791 | 10,559 | 10.1 |
| March 1 | 104,614 | 10,556 | 10.1 |
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