Virus outbreak at nursing homes killed 228 people in Illinois counties in News 4's viewing area

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. (KMOV.com) -- Cases of the novel coronavirus remain on the rise at nursing homes around the country and the virus has infected 1,747 residents and staff and claimed 228 lives at nursing homes in Illinois counties in News 4's viewing area, for a case-fatality rate of 13%.

The 228 people who have died account for 67.9% of the total deaths in the 15 counties News 4 reaches while the cases account for 13% of total infections.

As of Saturday, long-term care facilities in St. Clair County carry the most number of cases at 801 and the most deaths at 117.

The novel coronavirus is especially dangerous for the elderly with weakened immune systems.

Illinois' total cases reached 231,947 on Saturday and 8,014 people have died from the virus statewide. In News 4's viewing area, 13,364 people have been infected and 336 people have died.   (Click to continue)

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Virus outbreak at nursing homes killed 228 people in Illinois counties in News 4's viewing area