Egyptian Health Department Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

Egyptian Health Department was notified on Tuesday, of 7 Southeastern Illinois residents who have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The individuals include:

• Saline County (5)
  • 2 females in their 30’s
  • 1 female in her 40’s
  • 2 females in their 60’s

• Gallatin County (1)
  • 1 male in his 20’s

• White County (1)
  • 1 female in her 70’s

To date, Saline County has had a total of 2,501 lab confirmed positives, including 48 deaths, 2299 have recovered, White County has had a total of 1,713 lab-confirmed positives, including 26 deaths, 1589 have recovered, and Gallatin County has a total of 482 lab-confirmed positives of COVID-19, including 3 deaths, 455 have recovered. The Illinois Department of Public Health, their healthcare provider, and the individuals have all been notified and are monitoring the situation.

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