COVID-19 death toll passes 4,000 at long-term care facilities Ryan Voyles 4 years ago More than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths in Illinois are now linked to long-term care facilities after state officials reported another 88 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.