There have been 10,075 residents in their 20s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 11.4 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 4, there have been 9,178 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 121 deaths from the coronavirus in Monroe 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 Monroe County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 4 | 80,459 | 9,178 | 11.4 |
| February 2 | 80,071 | 9,150 | 11.4 |
| February 1 | 79,838 | 9,118 | 11.4 |
| January 31 | 79,581 | 9,080 | 11.4 |
| January 28 | 78,838 | 8,989 | 11.4 |
| January 27 | 78,375 | 8,921 | 11.4 |
| January 26 | 78,060 | 8,865 | 11.4 |
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