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Illinois reports 45 more deaths linked to coronavirus

Published  June 20, 2020 2:43pm CDT
Coronavirus
FOX 32 Chicago
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CHICAGO - The state of Illinois announced Saturday that 45 more residents have died from coronavirus.

The state said that an additional 634 people have been confirmed to have COVID-19.

Overall, the state of Illinois has confirmed 136,104 cases, including 6,625 deaths, in 101 counties.

Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 25,965 specimens for a total of 1,336,968.  The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total test from June 13–June 19 is 3%.

Because of COVID-19, Indiana beaches are the new summer spots for Illinoisans

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Chicago’s lakefront will officially open on Monday, but only the trail, which is to be used exclusively for exercise. So folks wanting to relax in the sun are taking trips to Indiana.