News

91 additional deaths brings Illinois' total to 6,185

Posted June 11, 2020 7:00 am

The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The number of deaths in Illinois attributed to the coronavirus in Illinois now stands at 6,185 with 91 more deaths, officials announced Thursday.

The total number of deaths announced Thursday marks a full week of fewer than 100 deaths reported daily by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The department also reported 766 people tested positive for COVID-19 from among the 22,000 people tested. The number that have tested positive since January totals 130,603. The 625 new cases announced Wednesday was the lowest daily count in Illinois since March 30.

Health officials say the recovery rate for people who contract COVID-19 stands at 92 percent.

The Department of Health is also reporting probable COVID-19 cases, with 178 probable deaths and 724 non-fatal infections. The probable victims and patients were never tested.

Article Comments

Article Categories
Content Providers Illinois News Region

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.