There have been 23,622 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that 3.6 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 7, there have been 27,827 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 287 deaths from the coronavirus in Vermilion 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 Vermilion County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7 | 355,006 | 27,827 | 7.8 |
| March 4 | 353,739 | 27,824 | 7.9 |
| March 3 | 353,319 | 27,810 | 7.9 |
| March 2 | 352,843 | 27,811 | 7.9 |
| March 1 | 352,390 | 27,809 | 7.9 |
| February 28 | 352,027 | 27,795 | 7.9 |
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City of Danville• Village of Oakwood• Village of Henning• Village of Catlin• Olivet• Village of Potomac• Village of Rankin• Village of Bismarck• Village of Belgium• City of Hoopeston• Village of Rossville• Village of Indianola• Village of Fithian• Village of Tilton• City of Georgetown• Village Of Sidell• Village Of Muncie• Village Of Ridge Farm
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