There have been 28,436 residents under 20-years-old in the county who had been tested, meaning that 10.7 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 7, there have been 12,572 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 116 deaths from the coronavirus in Henry County.
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.
Test results for the past 10 days in Henry County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7 | 155,662 | 12,572 | 8.1 |
| March 4 | 155,215 | 12,555 | 8.1 |
| March 3 | 154,881 | 12,547 | 8.1 |
| March 2 | 154,594 | 12,542 | 8.1 |
| March 1 | 154,433 | 12,538 | 8.1 |
| February 28 | 154,216 | 12,533 | 8.1 |
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