There have been 1,800 residents in their 60s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 8.7 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 9, there have been 1,114 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths from the coronavirus in Henderson 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 Henderson County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9 | 14,572 | 1,114 | 7.6 |
| February 8 | 14,453 | 1,114 | 7.7 |
| February 7 | 14,436 | 1,113 | 7.7 |
| February 4 | 14,305 | 1,107 | 7.7 |
| February 2 | 14,257 | 1,087 | 7.6 |
| February 1 | 14,173 | 1,084 | 7.6 |
| January 31 | 14,097 | 1,083 | 7.7 |
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