In total, there have been 35 positive cases reported in Effingham County among residents 80 and older, accounting for 3.9 percent of all cases in the county. Through October 2, Effingham County has reported a total of 906 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, three 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-02 | 12,270 | 906 | 7.4% |
| 2020-10-01 | 12,202 | 896 | 7.3% |
| 2020-09-30 | 12,101 | 883 | 7.3% |
| 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% |
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