There have been 2,814 residents under 20-years-old in the county who had been tested, meaning that eight percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through Feb. 22, there have been 1,118 confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 22 | 15,776 | 1,118 | 7.1 |
| February 18 | 15,710 | 1,119 | 7.1 |
| February 17 | 15,668 | 1,119 | 7.1 |
| February 16 | 15,630 | 1,119 | 7.2 |
| February 15 | 15,597 | 1,119 | 7.2 |
| February 14 | 15,573 | 1,118 | 7.2 |
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