There have been 25,375 residents in their 30s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 6.8 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 7, there have been 10,997 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 171 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7 | 140,534 | 10,997 | 7.8 |
| March 4 | 140,333 | 10,986 | 7.8 |
| March 3 | 140,192 | 10,985 | 7.8 |
| March 2 | 140,045 | 10,983 | 7.8 |
| March 1 | 139,733 | 10,975 | 7.9 |
| February 28 | 139,635 | 10,973 | 7.9 |
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