State health officials announced 10,573 new coronavirus cases Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day Illinois has recorded a five-figure caseload.
The Illinois Department of Public Health also reported 14 coronavirus-related deaths.
Illinois is averaging about 9,710 new infections each day this month, up sharply from October’s daily average of 3,777.
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The new infections, which brings the state’s total to 498,560 cases over the past nine months, were detected among the latest batch of 64,760 tests reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The seven-day average testing positivity rate was 11.4% — up from 8% about a week ago.
The 14 deaths announced Monday raised the total in the state to 10,210 deaths. Of the fatalities, two were under the age of 60.
The recovery rate for Illinois coronavirus patients is 97%. Most people who contract it show mild or no symptoms.
