Since the start of the pandemic, 496 African American residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 17 percent of the positive cases in Kankakee 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 | 511 | 9 |
| African American | 138 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1 |
| Asian | 4 | 0 |
| Others | 150 | 4 |
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