There have been 51,926 residents of 80 years and older in the county who had been tested, meaning that two percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 16, there have been 61,790 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 287 deaths from the coronavirus in Champaign 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 Champaign County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | 3,544,377 | 61,790 | 1.7 |
| March 15 | 3,543,039 | 61,777 | 1.7 |
| March 14 | 3,541,767 | 61,756 | 1.7 |
| March 11 | 3,536,028 | 61,731 | 1.7 |
| March 10 | 3,533,112 | 61,718 | 1.7 |
| March 9 | 3,528,993 | 61,692 | 1.7 |
| March 8 | 3,526,189 | 61,654 | 1.7 |
| March 7 | 3,522,583 | 61,641 | 1.7 |
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