There have been 167,382 residents under 20-years-old in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Jan. 24, there have been 70,774 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 733 deaths from the coronavirus in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 24 | 860,015 | 70,774 | 8.2 |
| January 21 | 849,881 | 69,472 | 8.2 |
| January 20 | 845,547 | 68,314 | 8.1 |
| January 19 | 841,145 | 67,751 | 8.1 |
| January 18 | 838,604 | 67,114 | 8 |
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