Since the start of the pandemic, 69 African American residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 12 percent of the positive cases in Vermilion County.
Illinois gathers all of their COVID-19 data from across the state electronically. The reported cases and deaths will fluctuate as additional info is gathered. Chicago was home to one of the first known cases of COVID-19 in the US, as well as it's transmission.
Total testing positive by race
| Race | Number Tested | Number Positive |
|---|---|---|
| White | 290 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 3 |
| African American | 44 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 |
| Others | 64 | 1 |
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