There have been 5,514 residents in their 20s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 7.9 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Jan. 31, there have been 3,355 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths from the coronavirus in Menard 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 Menard County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31 | 42,728 | 3,355 | 7.9 |
| January 28 | 42,368 | 3,324 | 7.8 |
| January 27 | 42,135 | 3,287 | 7.8 |
| January 26 | 41,973 | 3,262 | 7.8 |
| January 25 | 41,688 | 3,229 | 7.7 |
| January 24 | 41,589 | 3,205 | 7.7 |
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