Number of coronavirus cases in southwestern Illinois reaches 237, including six deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in southwestern Illinois has increased to 237.
St. Clair County, which reported its first two cases March 14, announced Tuesday that it now has 94 cases, an increase of eight from Monday. The new cases include two men in their 20s, a man in his 30s, a man in his 50s, a woman in her 20s, a woman in her 50s, a woman in her 60s and a woman in her 90s.
The county has announced four deaths related to the virus. Madison and Monroe counties announced their first deaths of COVID-19 patients on Tuesday, bringing the total in the region to six.
On Monday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced it would begin releasing ZIP codes where there are five or more positive cases.
Here’s a breakdown of the cases in southwestern Illinois as of Tuesday afternoon:
St. Clair County
94 positive cases, four deaths, 656 tested, 139 pending
ZIP codes with positive cases (ZIP codes with five or fewer cases are not reported):
- 62206: 6
- 62208: 9
- 62269: 12
- 62226: 11
- 62223: 8
- 62221: 15
Madison County
66 cases, one death, 16 recovered
ZIP codes with positive cases:
- 62035: 6
- 62002: 11
- 62025: 9
- 62040: 13
- 62234: 9
Clinton County
14 positive cases, 88 tested, 4 pending, 4 recovered
ZIP codes with positive cases:
- 62265: 7
Monroe County
16 positive cases, one death
ZIP codes with positive cases:
- 62298: 10
- 62278: 8
Washington County
2 positive cases, 22 tested, 2 recovered
Randolph County
31 positive cases, 6 recovered
ZIP codes with positive cases:
- 62233: 13
Bond County
3 positive cases
Jersey County
3 positive cases
Macoupin County
7 positive cases, 88 tested, 9 pending
Calhoun County
1 positive case
This story was originally published April 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM.
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