Slower growth in new Hinsdale COVID cases

The DuPage County Health Department reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,078, compared to 4,062 last week. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale.

The number of cases per 100,000 population in DuPage was 24.4 on Aug. 30, compared to 27 on Aug. 23. The community level remains at medium.

District 181 reported 33 positive cases from Aug. 22-30, including 27 students, three teachers and three staff.

District 86 will hold its first day of classes Sept. 6.