Through May 21, there have been 14 confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths from the coronavirus in Mercer County.
Illinois gathers all of its 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.
Test results for the past 10 days in Mercer County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | 361 | 14 | 3.9 |
| May 20 | 347 | 13 | 3.7 |
| May 19 | 335 | 14 | 4.2 |
| May 18 | 280 | 14 | 5.0 |
| May 17 | 265 | 14 | 5.3 |
| May 16 | 254 | 15 | 5.9 |
| May 15 | 237 | 14 | 5.9 |
| May 14 | 228 | 13 | 5.7 |
| May 13 | 219 | 12 | 5.5 |
| May 12 | 215 | 12 | 5.6 |
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