SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Sunday reported 1,604 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 14 additional confirmed deaths.
Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 287,930 cases, including 8,601 deaths, in 102 counties. Five southern Illinois counties reported their respective cases.
Local case breakdown:
- Williamson County: 10
- Franklin County: nine
- Jackson, Saline and White counties: two each
The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate for cases regarding total tests from September 20-26 is 3.7%.