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Sunday, December 22, 2024

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

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As of Dec. 30, at least 18 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
White32,3932,234
Hispanic20528
African American50418
Asian770
Others15,1432,946

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