SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Wednesday reported 2,273 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 35 additional confirmed deaths.

The total number of cases statewide is now 293,274, including 8,672 deaths. In southern Illinois, cases were reported among 13 counties.

Local case breakdown:

• Jefferson County: 15
• Saline County: eight
• Williamson County: seven, two deaths at a long-term care facility
• Jackson County: seven
• Franklin County: six
• Johnson and Union counties: five each
• Massac County: four
• Randolph and Pulaski counties: three each
• White County: three cases (one hospitalized, one isolated at home and one case status in progress)
• Alexander and Hamilton counties: two each

The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate regarding total tests from Sept. 23-29 is 3.6 percent.