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245 Randolph County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of Aug. 19, at least 245 African American residents of Randolph County tested positive for the coronavirus, according to numbers being reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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.

Positive tests by race in Randolph County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White36,5362,870
African American3,533245
Hispanic675139
Asian630
Others33,4214,751

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