In total, there have been 67 positive cases reported in Macon County among residents 80 and older, accounting for 7.2 percent of all cases in the county. Through August 30, Macon County has reported a total of 936 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 26 of which have ended with the victim's death.
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.
Test results for the past 10 days in Macon County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-30 | 26,769 | 936 | 3.5% |
| 2020-08-29 | 26,537 | 925 | 3.5% |
| 2020-08-28 | 26,243 | 907 | 3.5% |
| 2020-08-27 | 26,008 | 894 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-26 | 25,751 | 875 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-25 | 25,495 | 866 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-24 | 25,062 | 852 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-23 | 24,765 | 835 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-22 | 24,205 | 832 | 3.4% |
| 2020-08-21 | 23,763 | 800 | 3.4% |
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