18 Positive COVID-19 Cases in County Wednesday

The Effingham County Health Department Wednesday received notice of 18 new positive cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

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

Positive case demographics are as follows:

Age      Male      Female

Teens      2             1

20’s         0             4

30’s         1             2

40’s         0             3

50’s         0             4

60’s         0             0

70’s         1             0

Wear your mask. Keep your distance. Wash your hands. Stay home if you’re sick. And please stop gathering in large groups. For more information on Coronavirus, visit www.dph.illinois.gov/COVID-19 or www.effcohealth.org

Coles County Health Department reported 30 positive cases on Wednesday, and Shelby County an additional seven positive cases.