There have been 43,434 residents in their 30s in the county who had been tested, meaning that 8.2 percent of those tested have the coronavirus. Through March 15, there have been 23,126 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 194 deaths from the coronavirus in DeKalb 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 DeKalb County
| Date | Total Tested | Total Positive | Positive % |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 15 | 333,894 | 23,126 | 6.9 |
| March 14 | 333,581 | 23,122 | 6.9 |
| March 11 | 332,080 | 23,104 | 7 |
| March 10 | 331,156 | 23,099 | 7 |
| March 9 | 330,197 | 23,083 | 7 |
| March 8 | 329,635 | 23,069 | 7 |
| March 7 | 329,166 | 23,059 | 7 |
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