There have been 8,590 residents in their 40s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 6.6 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 14, there have been 4,297 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 37 deaths from the coronavirus in De Witt 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 De Witt County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 14 | 65,839 | 4,297 | 6.5 |
| March 11 | 65,564 | 4,299 | 6.6 |
| March 10 | 65,371 | 4,299 | 6.6 |
| March 9 | 65,195 | 4,299 | 6.6 |
| March 8 | 65,054 | 4,298 | 6.6 |
| March 7 | 65,013 | 4,296 | 6.6 |
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