17 New Positive COVID-19 Cases in County Wednesday

Effingham County Health Department Wednesday received notice of 17 new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

All are in isolation. The Department is still investigating whether these individuals have had contact with known COVID positive cases.

Positive case demographics are as follows: 

Age    Female   Male

Teens     1             2

20’s        2             4

40’s        2             2

50’s        2

60’s        2 

As schools reopen and students are moving throughout the community, please exercise precautions: wear a facial covering in public, wash your hands, and watch your distance. Persons who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should seek the advice of a medical professional and/or get tested. For more information on Coronavirus, visit dph.illinois.gov/COVID-19 or effcohealth.org.