Since the start of the pandemic, 4,856 Hispanic residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 21 percent of the positive cases in Cook County.
Illinois gathers all of their COVID-19 data from across the state electronically. The reported cases and deaths will fluctuate as additional info is gathered. Chicago was home to one of the first known cases of COVID-19 in the US, as well as it's transmission.
Total testing positive by race
| Race | Number Tested | Number Positive |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 560 | 164 |
| White | 827 | 100 |
| African American | 245 | 52 |
| Asian | 59 | 9 |
| Others | 3,999 | 534 |
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