The Mercer County Health Department on Thursday reported another 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 790 cases since reporting began.
The latest cases include:
3 males in their 70s
3 males in their 60s
2 males in their 50s
1 male in his 40s
5 males in their 30s
5 males in their 20s
1 male in his teens
1 male under the age of 13
1 female in her 90s
2 females in their 70s
2 females in their 50s
3 females in their 40s
2 females in their 30s
3 females in their 20s
2 females in their teens
2 females under the age of 13
At this time there are 87 individuals isolating at home and 5 are hospitalized. Deaths in Mercer County due to COVID-19 remain at 12. In addition, the health department has identified 162 close contacts of these individuals.
The health department asks that residents continue to avoid crowds, wear a mask when you are in public, keep a minimum of 6 feet between you and other people, and continue to frequently wash your hands.
Further COVID-19 related statistics can be found at: https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/covid19-statistics