Report: Weekly number of COVID-related deaths at long-term care facilities up to 77 Ryan Voyles 4 years ago There were 77 COVID-19 deaths linked to Illinois long-term care facilities last week, more than three times the number from the prior 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.