SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Monday reported 4,453 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, including 105 additional deaths.

Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 942,362 cases, including 16,074 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois. Hundreds were reported across southern Illinois, many from throughout Christmas weekend.

Local case breakdown:

• Perry County: 144 (since 12/25)
• Jefferson County: 78, four deaths (since 12/25)
• Union County: 62 (since 12/24)
• Williamson County: 54
• Johnson and Franklin counties: 33
• Saline County: 24
• Hamilton County: 23 (since 12/24)
• Massac County: 21 (since 12/24)
• Jackson County: 19, three deaths
• Pope County: 11 (since 12/24)
• White County: 10
• Gallatin County: nine
• Hardin County: six (since 12/24)
• Pulaski and Alexander counties: five (since 12/24)

The Perry County Health Department said 97 of their cases were located at a correctional facility in the county. The facility is following IDPH guidelines and is fully cooperating with the health department, according to a release.

The preliminary seven-day statewide test positivity from Dec. 21–27 is 8.7 percent.