Since the start of the pandemic, 365 African American residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 11 percent of the positive cases in Rock Island County.
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 | 117 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 3 |
| African American | 14 | 3 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 |
| Others | 433 | 16 |
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Village of Rapids City• Rock Island Arsenal• City of Moline• Village Of Port Byron• Village of Hillsdale• City of East Moline• Village of Carbon Cliff• Coyne Center• Village of Oak Grove• Village of Milan• Silvis City• Village Of Andalusia• Village Of Hampton• Village Of Cordova• City of Rock Island
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