In total, there have been 47 positive cases reported in Jefferson County among residents 80 and older, accounting for 53.4 percent of all cases in the county. Through May 7, Jefferson County has reported a total of 88 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 15 of which have 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 Jefferson County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-05-07 | 719 | 88 | 12.2% |
| 2020-05-06 | 692 | 86 | 12.4% |
| 2020-05-05 | 679 | 86 | 12.7% |
| 2020-05-04 | 676 | 87 | 12.9% |
| 2020-05-02 | 611 | 84 | 13.7% |
| 2020-04-30 | 582 | 83 | 14.3% |
| 2020-04-29 | 525 | 80 | 15.2% |
| 2020-04-28 | 517 | 81 | 15.7% |
| 2020-04-27 | 497 | 83 | 16.7% |
| 2020-04-26 | 482 | 83 | 17.2% |
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