On August 10, no African American residents of Henry County had COVID-19 tests return positive, according to numbers being reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Since the start of the pandemic, no African American residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois gathers all of their COVID-19 data from across the state electronically. The reported cases and deaths will fluctuate as additional info is gathered. Chicago was home to one of the first known cases of COVID-19 in the US, as well as it’s transmission.
Total testing positive by race
| Race | Number Tested | Number Positive |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 4 |
| African American | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | NA | NA |
| Others | 136 | 10 |
