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Illinois Tops 100,000 Positive COVID-19 Tests (May 20)

Illinois Public Health officials say 2,388 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified, along with an additional 147 deaths in the last 24 hours.

The new cases push Illinois' total positive COVID-19 test results above 100,00 - to 100,418. Total deaths now stand at 4,525.

LOCAL CASE UPDATES (4:20pm Update)

Effingham County Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Six overall positive cases of COVID-19, with three recoveries and one death.
  • 405 tests have been administered.

Egyptian Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Total COVID-19 positive cases stands at 10, with 9 recoveries.
  • 760 tests have been administered in the three-county service area.

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department:

  • Two new cases - a woman in her 40s and a man in his 50s, both from Williamson County.
  • Total COVID-19 positive cases now stands at 55, with 40 recoveries and one death in Williamson   County, 11 cases with ten recoveries in Franklin County.

Jackson County Health Department:

  • Three new cases reported - a pre-teen/teen girl, a woman in her 20s, and a man in his 30s.
  • Jackson County's total positive test count is 191, with 160 recoveries and ten deaths.

Jefferson County Public Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Overall there have been 102 positive cases of COVID-19, with 86 recoveries and 14 deaths.

Marion County Health Department

  • One new case - a man in his 60s who is isolating at home.
  • Overall, there have been 51 positive cases of COVID-19, with 35 recoveries.

Perry County Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Overall, 39 positive cases of COVID-19, with 32 recoveries.
  • 525 tests have been administered.

Randolph County Health Department:

  • Five new cases reported.
  • 44 active cases, with 40 isolating at home and four hospitalized
  • Overall, 253 positive cases of COVID-19, with 206 recoveries and three deaths.
  • 1,370 tests have been administered.

Richland County Public Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Overall, three positive cases of COVID-19, with three recoveries.
  • 725 tests have been administered.

Southern Seven Health Department:

  • No new cases reported.
  • Overall, Southern Seven reports 186 total confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 71 recoveries and four deaths.

 

Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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