Since the start of the pandemic, 1,577 Asian residents have tested positive for COVID-19, constituting three 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 | 2,788 | 115 |
| Hispanic | 828 | 76 |
| African American | 1,022 | 53 |
| Asian | 232 | 7 |
| Others | 3,802 | 100 |
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