Illinois surpasses 1,000 cases of COVID-19, more deaths reported
Chronicle Media — March 22, 2020The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 296 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an infant. IDPH also announced three deaths.
The deaths included a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s, and a McLean County woman in her 70s. Jo Daviess, Livingston, Rock Island, and Stephenson counties are now also reporting cases.
Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 1,049 cases in 30 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to 99 years.
Cases by county can be found on the IDPH website, as well as a list of local health departments who will have the most up-to-date information.