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78 Henry County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

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As of July 26, at least 78 African American residents of Henry County tested positive for the coronavirus, according to numbers being reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois was home to some of the first reported COVID-19 cases in the US. It has suffered numerous waves of the pandemic, which peaked in the fall of 2020. As the Midwestern hub of the US, Illinois businesses suffered greatly, including layoffs at two major airlines based in the state.

Positive tests by race in Henry County
RaceNumber TestedNumber Positive
White33,2473,211
Hispanic1,460226
African American89578
Asian830
Others41,7905,152

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