Illinois COVID-19 Cases

Illinois New Coronavirus Cases:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005

U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662

Last updated June 10, 2023

Athens and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Athens, IL community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Illinois hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Illinois Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Illinois government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

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Coronavirus News for Athens

Updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Illinois. Who can get them?

Updated COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Illinois — along with confusion about who can get them and how. In previous years, anyone 6 months and older could get the shots, and they were covered by ... More info »

Herald & Review - 09/11/2025 10:30pm

Will state intervene with COVID-19 vaccines? Five things to know about shots

As the COVID-19 crisis receded, annual shots to prevent the deadly virus became a staple on fall to-do lists for many, just like flu vaccinations. This year, the ground has shifted with the federal ... More info »

Daily Herald - 09/06/2025 04:04am

Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths surpass 6K with 130K total cases

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The coronavirus death toll in Illinois has reached 6,185 after health officials reported an additional 91 deaths Thursday. A total of 6,185 people in Illinois have now died from the ... More info »

ABC 7 Chicago - 06/11/2020 12:00pm

Athens residents eligible for four free at-home COVID-19 tests

Every U.S. household is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests as of the week of Sept. 30. The tests available for order are rapid antigen at-home tests. Antigen tests usually produce ... More info »

The Red & Black - 10/02/2024 12:00pm

Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 7,178 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths as travelers return from Thanksgiving holiday trips

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois public health officials reported 7,178 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 along with 57 deaths Sunday. The total number of cases in Illinois now stands at 720,114, ... More info »

ABC 7 Chicago - 11/28/2020 10:00am