Past week's COVID case counts creep up

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 4,474, compared to 4,458, a week ago. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale.

The community level has dropped to low in DuPage County.

District 181 reported five new cases Feb. 11-21, involving four students and a staff member. The district has reported a total of 232 cases since school opened.

District 86 reported seven new student cases at Hinsdale Central Feb. 17, bringing the total number to 105.