Illinois Region 7--Will and Kankakee County--Reports 3 Days At or Above 8% Positivity


The Illinois Department of Public Health reports Region 7---which includes Will and Kankakee County--has recorded 3 days of a COVID-19 test positivity rate above 8%.  Test positivity was above 8% for October 15th, 16th, and 17th.   


Three days above the 8% test positivity rate will trigger mitigation measures. 


The data is reported on this graph.

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