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7,569 new confirmed and probable cases; 139 additional deaths; 3,928 hospitalized; 812 in ICU; 8.4 percent average case positivity rate; 9.9 percent average test positivity rate

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 7,569 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 139 additional deaths.

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 999,288 cases, including 17,096 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. The age of cases ranges from younger than one to older than 100 years. Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 80,974 specimens for a total 13,698,428. As of last night, 3,928 in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 812 patients were in the ICU and 451 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators.

The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from December 20, 2020 – January 5, 2021 is 8.4%. The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from December 30, 2020 – January 5, 2021 is 9.9%.

The previous mask mandate established through an emergency rule to the Control of Communicable Disease Code expired on January 3, 2021. However, a subsequent emergency rule was filed January 4, 2021 and is in effect for 150 days.

*All data are provisional and will change. In order to rapidly report COVID-19 information to the public, data are being reported in real-time. Information is constantly being entered into an electronic system and the number of cases and deaths can change as additional information is gathered. Information for deaths previously reported has changed, therefore, today’s numbers have been adjusted. For health questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 6, 21 @ 12:11 pm

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  1. oh, heartsick at the number of the dead and in hospital. Mask up, socially distance, stay home, wash your hands.

    Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jan 6, 21 @ 12:32 pm

  2. Beginning January 15th, IDPH mitigation regions can be eligible to move out of Tier 3.

    https://hoiabc.com/2021/01/06/pritzker-regions-can-start-moving-out-of-tier-3-mitigations-next-week/

    Comment by Justin Wednesday, Jan 6, 21 @ 2:08 pm

  3. I’d like to see IDPH start providing daily vaccine updates (doses received, first doses given, etc)

    Comment by Chicagonk Wednesday, Jan 6, 21 @ 3:39 pm

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