There have been 8,362 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that five percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Dec. 28, there have been 7,421 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 149 deaths from the coronavirus in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28 | 102,590 | 7,421 | 7.2 |
| December 27 | 102,404 | 7,403 | 7.2 |
| December 23 | 99,581 | 7,350 | 7.4 |
| December 22 | 98,929 | 7,326 | 7.4 |
| December 21 | 98,754 | 7,308 | 7.4 |
| December 20 | 98,543 | 7,292 | 7.4 |
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