CHICAGO - Madison County's COVID-19 number continues to rise on Tuesday, March 31, with the new total at 16 diagnosed cases.

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Madison County had 13 diagnosed cases as of Monday, March 30.

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St. Clair County increased from 36 reported cases Monday to 43 on Tuesday. St. Clair County has reported two COVID-19 deaths.

Illinois now has 5,994 cases in 54 counties and 99 deaths. A total of 26 additional deaths and 937 new cases were reported on Tuesday.

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