Kendall Co. Reports Four More COVID-19 Deaths On New Year's Eve

Oswego IL

04 January, 2021

3:52 PM

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KENDALL COUNTY, IL — There are 80 new cases of the coronavirus in Kendall County as of Saturday, according to county health data. The Kendall County Health Department reports a total of 8,851 cases with 4,483 in recovery. The county reported four more deaths on the last day of the year, bringing the total death toll to 72. "Today, we are sad to report the deaths of a male in his 50s, two males in their 70s, and a male in his 80s with health complexities. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and friends during this difficult time," the health department said in a release. People aged 20 to 49 make up the majority of the cases in Kendall County. Women account for 53 percent of the COVID-19 cases, while men account for 47 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The test positivity in the county is continuing to decrease and is at 13.2 percent as of Friday. The total number of weekly cases per 100,000 people is 269 and the target is 50 or fewer. RELATED: Beware Of Coronavirus Vaccine-Related ScamsKendall County Lags Behind In Coronavirus Contact Tracing