Illinois Region 7--Kankakee and Will County--Reports 8% Test Positivity Rate, 2 More Days at 8% or Above Prompts Mitigation
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports Region 7---which includes Will and Kankakee County--has experienced 6 days of test positivity increases and has reached the 8% positivity rate that after 3 days would require mitigation efforts. The last date reported on the graph , August 19th, shows a 8.0% positivity rate of COVID-19 tests. According to the State of Illinois Plan, "three consecutive days averaging greater than or equal to 8% positivity rate (7 day rolling)" would result in mitigation efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. For more information from the Illinois Department of Public Health, go here .