COVID-19 death toll nears 4,000 at long-term care facilities Tim Stumm 4 years ago Nearly 4,000 COVID-19 deaths have been linked to long-term care facilities in Illinois after state officials reported another 76 deaths last week. To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.