SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The coronavirus has claimed another 35 lives in Illinois and the state reports 1,941 new confirmed cases of the disease.
More than 266,100 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 8367 deaths have been reported across the state, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Wednesday
Illinois’ preliminary seven-day average of positive tests is 3.7%. Hospitals were treating more than 1,560 COVID-19 patients.
Figures released this week by Chicago Public Schools show that eight of the system’s workers have died from the virus, while more than 250 others have tested positive.
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