In total, there have been 32 positive cases reported in Effingham County among residents in their seventies, accounting for 6.7 percent of all cases in the county. Through August 28, Effingham County has reported a total of 478 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, one of which has 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 Effingham County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-28 | 8,153 | 478 | 5.9% |
| 2020-08-27 | 7,987 | 464 | 5.8% |
| 2020-08-26 | 7,786 | 424 | 5.4% |
| 2020-08-25 | 7,696 | 412 | 5.4% |
| 2020-08-24 | 7,596 | 398 | 5.2% |
| 2020-08-23 | 7,512 | 391 | 5.2% |
| 2020-08-22 | 7,434 | 367 | 4.9% |
| 2020-08-21 | 7,208 | 345 | 4.8% |
| 2020-08-20 | 6,957 | 317 | 4.6% |
| 2020-08-19 | 6,776 | 285 | 4.2% |
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