Since the start of the pandemic, 789 white residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 50 percent of the positive cases in DeKalb 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 | 170 | 12 |
| African American | 48 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 |
| Others | 223 | 4 |
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