ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

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The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,287 new cases of the coronavirus disease across the state Tuesday. That brings the total number to 13,549. There were 73 deaths also-the highest one day death toll since the pandemic began. The total number of deaths is now up to 380 in 77 counties. Richland County joined the list of counties with cases Tuesday along with Lawrence. With that confirmed case in Richland County, the county board there has kicked in an Emergency Disaster Declaration which will enable the chance for reimbursement and reciept of emergency funds in the future for use in the fight against the disease.