There have been 16,235 residents in their 60s in the county who had been tested, meaning that eight percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 10, there have been 11,849 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 113 deaths from the coronavirus in Clinton 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 Clinton County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10 | 147,327 | 11,849 | 8 |
| March 9 | 147,108 | 11,844 | 8.1 |
| March 8 | 147,038 | 11,840 | 8.1 |
| March 7 | 146,877 | 11,834 | 8.1 |
| March 4 | 146,512 | 11,821 | 8.1 |
| March 3 | 146,376 | 11,817 | 8.1 |
| March 2 | 146,149 | 11,816 | 8.1 |
| March 1 | 145,991 | 11,814 | 8.1 |
Alerts Sign-up