Through July 24, there have been 42 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 24 | 1,841 | 42 | 2.3 |
| July 23 | 1,816 | 42 | 2.3 |
| July 22 | 1,782 | 39 | 2.2 |
| July 21 | 1,753 | 38 | 2.2 |
| July 20 | 1,737 | 34 | 2.0 |
| July 19 | 1,712 | 34 | 2.0 |
| July 18 | 1,672 | 33 | 2.0 |
| July 17 | 1,599 | 30 | 1.9 |
| July 16 | 1,516 | 30 | 2.0 |
| July 15 | 1,450 | 29 | 2.0 |
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