Illinois confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 894 to a total of 139,434 on Wednesday, as the state prepares to transition into Phase 4 of Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan.
CHICAGO (WLS) — As coronavirus cases surge across the country, Illinois has made major progress in the fight against COVID-19. Illinois’ confirmed coronavirus cases increased by 894 to a total of 139,434, state health officials reported Thursday. The Illinois Department of Public Health also reported 41 additional deaths, bringing the state’s COVID-19 death toll to 6,810. Within the past 24 hours, Illinois has conducted 31,686 tests, for a total of 1,460,527. Meanwhile, the preliminary statewide test positivity rate for June 18-June 24 is 3%. Gov. JB Pritzker is urging people to remain vigilant and keep taking measures to crush the curve as other states deal with a surge.”I think it’s a courtesy to other people when you wear a face covering,” Pritzker said.
