There have been 2,782,838 residents in their 70s in the state who had been tested, meaning that five percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 16, there have been 3,050,647 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 33,164 deaths from the coronavirus in Illinois.
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 Illinois
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | 56,101,517 | 3,050,647 | 5.4 |
| March 15 | 56,009,446 | 3,049,616 | 5.4 |
| March 14 | 55,952,702 | 3,048,042 | 5.4 |
| March 11 | 55,731,994 | 3,045,718 | 5.5 |
| March 10 | 55,602,003 | 3,043,893 | 5.5 |
| March 9 | 55,470,501 | 3,042,495 | 5.5 |
| March 8 | 55,387,904 | 3,040,861 | 5.5 |
| March 7 | 55,333,070 | 3,039,806 | 5.5 |
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