ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Illinois — A second person in Rock Island County has succumbed to COVID-19.
The announcement was made Wednesday, April 8. According to a spokesperson from the Rock Island County Health Department, the woman was in her 60s and had been hospitalized due to the illness.
To date, Scott County has confirmed one person has died from the disease.
As of Wednesday, Rock Island County has confirmed 73 total cases; Scott County has confirmed 77.
Health officials continue to ask people to stay home as much as possible, going out into the public only for essential purposes.
(Editor's Note: The health department initially reported the deceased patient as a woman in her 70s. The article has been corrected to say she was in her 60s)