Saturday, August 29, 2020

Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,880 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths as IL surpasses 8,000 deaths

https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-surpasses-8000-covid-19-deaths/6395049/

By Jessica D'Onofrio and John Garcia
Saturday, August 29, 2020 1:48PM

On Saturday, state health officials announced that a total of 8,008 people in Illinois have died after contracting COVID-19.

"Today is a solemn day in Illinois as we've now lost 8,000 lives to COVID-19," said Governor JB Pritzker in a statement Saturday. "As we mourn the family, friends and neighbors who have been taken too soon, let's do our part to prevent more senseless tragedy. Wear a mask. Watch your distance. Wash your hands. Every action counts."

Illinois health officials reported 1,880 new coronavirus cases and 11 additional deaths Saturday.

The Illinois Department of Public Health now reports a total of 231,363 cases and 8,008 deaths in 102 counties in the state.

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