At least five new COVID-19 deaths reported in southern Illinois Monday – WSIL TV

(WSIL) -- Overall new cases of COVID-19 are lower than in recent days despite some health departments not reporting data since New Year's Eve.

Cape Girardeau, MO County Health Department: 5 deaths, 86 new positive and probable cases

Deaths below include 2 Long-Term Care Facility residents

Egyptian Health Department: 36 new positives

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department: 60 new positives

Hamilton County Health Department: 28 new cases (since 12/31/20)

Jackson County Health Department: 30 new cases

Jefferson County Health Department: 1 death, 76 new positives (Since 1/1/21)

Death is a male in his 70s

Perry County, IL Health Department: 4 deaths, 7 new cases

Deaths are 2 males in their 50s, 1 male in his 60s and 1 male in his 70s.

Southern 7 Health Department: 145 new cases (since 1/1/21)

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At least five new COVID-19 deaths reported in southern Illinois Monday - WSIL TV