28 new coronavirus cases reported in southwestern Illinois counties
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the metro-east, with a total of 28 new cases reported Friday, according to state and local statistics.
The biggest increases were in St. Clair County, Madison and Randolph counties, where 16, 8 and 2 new cases were reported, respectively. There were also two new cases reported in Monroe County.
The total number of cases in southwestern Illinois now stands at 147.
Here’s a breakdown of the cases:
▪ St. Clair County: 69, three deaths
▪ Madison County: 38
▪ Clinton County: 9
▪ Monroe County: 8
▪ Washington County: 1
▪ Randolph County: 17
▪ Bond County: 3
▪ Jersey County: 1
▪ Macoupin County: 1
The total in the state also continued to rise, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. As of Friday there were 8,904 cases and 210 death in Illinois. A total of 43,656 people statewide have been tested.
(Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated 147 new cases were reported in southwestern Illinois)
This story was originally published April 3, 2020 at 4:50 PM.