Egyptian Health Department reports 9 new cases of COVID-19 Seven new cases were in Saline County, one case was in Gallatin, and another case is in White County. (Source: Pexels) By Ashley Smith | March 4, 2021 at 6:28 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 6:28 PM SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. (KFVS) - The Egyptian Health Department reported nine new COVID-19 cases on March 4. Seven new cases were in Saline County, one case was in Gallatin, and another case is in White County. Saline County had a total of 2,481 positives, with 48 deaths. White County had a total of 1,706 positives, with 26 deaths. Gallatin County a total of 479 positives, with three deaths.