Since the start of the pandemic, 7,826 white residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,142 | 49 |
| Hispanic | 240 | 20 |
| African American | 489 | 15 |
| Asian | 92 | 4 |
| Others | 3,133 | 122 |
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