There have been 2,403 residents in their 30s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 6.5 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Jan. 31, there have been 1,077 confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven deaths from the coronavirus in Putnam 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 Putnam County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31 | 15,055 | 1,077 | 7.2 |
| January 28 | 14,917 | 1,068 | 7.2 |
| January 27 | 14,827 | 1,063 | 7.2 |
| January 26 | 14,783 | 1,059 | 7.2 |
| January 25 | 14,714 | 1,050 | 7.1 |
| January 24 | 14,656 | 1,034 | 7.1 |
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