
Nearly Half Of Illinois’ COVID-19 Deaths Are Linked To Nursing Homes
Seven facilities have at least 20 deaths linked to the virus. Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook had the most with 26.
Seven facilities have at least 20 deaths linked to the virus. Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook had the most with 26.
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As of Friday, nursing homes in Illinois have tallied 7,542 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,082 deaths, according to state data.
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