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New COVID-19 Cases In Illinois: 1,707

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The state's health department reports a decrease in new coronavirus cases, with 1,707 reported along with 24 confirmed deaths.

As it stands, the Illinois Department of Public Health has recorded 227,334 COVID-19 cases, including 7,977 deaths. On Wednesday, the number of new cases was higher, with 2,157 reported coronavirus cases.

The list below shows where the most recent deaths have occurred.

- Cook County: 1 male 60s, 1 male 70s, 1 female 80s, 4 males 80s, 1 female 90s
- DuPage County: 1 male 70s
- Hancock County: 1 female 80s
- Jefferson County: 1 female 70s, 1 female 90s
- Lake County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s
- LaSalle County: 1 female 80s, 1 female 100+
- Madison County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 1 male 90s
- St. Clair County: 1 female 50s, 1 female 60s
- Whiteside County: 1 female 70s
- Will County: 1 male 60s
- Winnebago County: 1 male 70s

Illinois' positivity rate is currently at 4.1%

 

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