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17 Monroe County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of Dec. 28, at least 17 African American residents of Monroe 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 Monroe County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White36,1292,955
Hispanic38731
African American76317
Asian1300
Others30,2196,214

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