Illinois COVID cases steadily on the rise
Coronavirus cases have been increasing for the past three weeks in Illinois.
OAK PARK - It was a busy Friday afternoon in suburban Oak Park as people were shopping, eating and walking around – many without masks.
But for the past three weeks, coronavirus cases in Illinois have steadily been on the rise.
This week, state health officials reported 4,449 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, which is up significantly from the 2,945 reported last week.
The statewide test positivity rate has also increased every week for the past three weeks and is now at 2.3-percent.
Hospitalizations are also on the rise. This comes as only 50-percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
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