There have been 5,083 residents in their 50s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 9, there have been 3,580 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 44 deaths from the coronavirus in Greene 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 Greene County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 9 | 36,615 | 3,580 | 9.8 |
| March 8 | 36,564 | 3,580 | 9.8 |
| March 7 | 36,540 | 3,579 | 9.8 |
| March 4 | 36,440 | 3,579 | 9.8 |
| March 3 | 36,382 | 3,577 | 9.8 |
| March 2 | 36,339 | 3,576 | 9.8 |
| March 1 | 36,255 | 3,576 | 9.9 |
| February 28 | 36,215 | 3,576 | 9.9 |
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