Region 7--Kankakee and Will County--Reports 7.9% Positivity Rate
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports Region 7---which includes Will and Kankakee County--has experienced 5 days of test positivity increases and is one tenth of one percent away from the 8% positivity rate that after 3 days would require mitigation efforts. The last date reported on the graph , August 18th, shows a 7.9% positivity rate of COVID-19 tests. According to the State of Illinois Plan, "three consecutive days averaging greater than or equal to 8% positivity rate (7 day rolling)" would result in mitigation efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. For more information from the Illinois Department of Public Health, go here .