There have been 7,381 residents in their 50s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 7.3 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 9, there have been 3,989 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 42 deaths from the coronavirus in Moultrie 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 Moultrie County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9 | 56,388 | 3,989 | 7.1 |
| February 8 | 56,232 | 3,972 | 7.1 |
| February 7 | 56,183 | 3,967 | 7.1 |
| February 4 | 56,013 | 3,947 | 7 |
| February 2 | 55,708 | 3,940 | 7.1 |
| February 1 | 55,608 | 3,922 | 7.1 |
| January 31 | 55,437 | 3,905 | 7 |
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