There have been 30,179 residents under 20-years-old in the county who had been tested, meaning that 11.1 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 4, there have been 13,690 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 115 deaths from the coronavirus in Boone 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 Boone County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | 138,451 | 13,690 | 9.9 |
| March 3 | 138,187 | 13,683 | 9.9 |
| March 2 | 137,899 | 13,677 | 9.9 |
| March 1 | 137,594 | 13,665 | 9.9 |
| February 28 | 137,488 | 13,652 | 9.9 |
| February 25 | 136,811 | 13,627 | 10 |
| February 24 | 136,508 | 13,620 | 10 |
| February 23 | 136,070 | 13,608 | 10 |
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