There have been 4,878 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that 5.5 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 28, there have been 4,985 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths from the coronavirus in Pike 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 Pike County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28 | 56,431 | 4,985 | 8.8 |
| February 25 | 56,199 | 4,979 | 8.9 |
| February 24 | 56,047 | 4,974 | 8.9 |
| February 23 | 55,874 | 4,974 | 8.9 |
| February 22 | 55,837 | 4,970 | 8.9 |
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