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Thursday, November 21, 2024

14 Moultrie County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of Sept. 29, at least 14 African American residents of Moultrie 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 Moultrie County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White22,7751,533
Hispanic16415
African American34114
Asian600
Others11,8232,151

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