8 Coronavirus Cases; 1 Death Confirmed In Aurora

AURORA, IL — As new coronavirus cases surge across the country, Aurora is also seeing a rise in its coronavirus cases. The city reported eight confirmed cases and one death as of Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Aurora confirmed three coronavirus cases. The five additional cases are:

• A woman in her 50s
• A woman in her 60s
• A man in his 40s
• A man in his 50s
• A man in his 70s

A man in his 90s died of coronavirus, city officials confirmed.

In a statement, city officials warned that "COVID-19 is in Aurora. Your behavior should reflect that through your daily activities: staying at home, practicing social distancing, washing your hands regularly, contacting a doctor if you have concerns about symptoms."

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