Through May 29, there have been 17 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 29 | 446 | 17 | 3.8 |
| May 28 | 435 | 16 | 3.7 |
| May 27 | 423 | 16 | 3.8 |
| May 26 | 415 | 15 | 3.6 |
| May 25 | 409 | 15 | 3.7 |
| May 24 | 396 | 14 | 3.5 |
| May 23 | 391 | 14 | 3.6 |
| May 22 | 381 | 14 | 3.7 |
| May 21 | 361 | 14 | 3.9 |
| May 20 | 347 | 13 | 3.7 |
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