The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today, Thursday March 26, 2020 announced 673 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths; a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a man in his 70s, and a woman in her 90s. Approximately 87% of fatalities are among patient 60 years of age and older.
Franklin and Tazewell counties are now reporting cases. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 2,538 cases, including 26 deaths, in 37 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
in Illinois Test Results (3/26/2020)Positive (Confirmed Cases) 2538
Deaths 26
Negative Results XX
Under Investigation 16631
Confirmed Cases by Race
White – 40%
Black – 28%
Other – 9%
Asian – 4%
Left blank – 19%— IDPH
Confirmed Cases by Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino – 7%
Not Hispanic or Latino – 61%
Left blank – 32%— IDPH
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For updates on IDOC’s response to COVID-19,visit https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/facilities/Pages/Covid19Response.aspx
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