In total, there have been 79 positive cases reported in Effingham County among residents in their seventies, accounting for 9 percent of all cases in the county. Through September 29, Effingham County has reported a total of 879 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, two 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 Effingham County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-29 | 11,994 | 879 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-28 | 11,934 | 872 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-27 | 11,864 | 870 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-26 | 11,812 | 865 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-25 | 11,677 | 858 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-24 | 11,502 | 848 | 7.4% |
| 2020-09-23 | 11,292 | 836 | 7.4% |
| 2020-09-22 | 11,219 | 834 | 7.4% |
| 2020-09-21 | 11,100 | 825 | 7.4% |
| 2020-09-20 | 11,046 | 820 | 7.4% |
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