There have been 10,323 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that 4.6 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 8, there have been 12,239 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 164 deaths from the coronavirus in Franklin 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 Franklin County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 8 | 124,724 | 12,239 | 9.8 |
| March 7 | 124,557 | 12,236 | 9.8 |
| March 4 | 124,250 | 12,231 | 9.8 |
| March 3 | 124,067 | 12,230 | 9.9 |
| March 2 | 123,875 | 12,228 | 9.9 |
| March 1 | 123,714 | 12,223 | 9.9 |
| February 28 | 123,552 | 12,219 | 9.9 |
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