Since the start of the pandemic, 95 African American residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 42 percent of the positive cases in Macon County.
Illinois gathers all of their COVID-19 data from across the state electronically. The reported cases and deaths will fluctuate as additional info is gathered. Chicago was home to one of the first known cases of COVID-19 in the US, as well as it's transmission.
Total testing positive by race
| Race | Number Tested | Number Positive |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 1 |
| African American | 9 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | NA | NA |
| Others | 380 | 2 |
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