COVID-19 Cases Tally 37 Across Region Sunday

COVID-19 Cases Tally 37 Across Region Sunday

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sunday announced 1,382 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 8 additional confirmed deaths.

Local case breakdown:

  • Williamson County: 14
  • Franklin County: 10, first death Saturday
  • Jackson County: 10
  • White County: two (one isolated, the other status pending)
  • Saline County: one

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 194,080 cases, including 7,636 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from August 2August 8 is 4.1 percent.