Wheaton Coronavirus Update: 7 Percent Increase In Past Week

WHEATON, IL — The number of coronavirus cases in Wheaton has increased by 7 percent in the past week, according to information from the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD).

As of Oct. 7, there had been 787 cases reported in Wheaton. The total number of cases reported in Wheaton as of Oct. 14 was 841.

September through October weekly coronavirus case count in Wheaton:

• Sept. 2: 595
• Sept. 9: 645
• Sept. 16: 694
• Sept. 23: 727
• Sept. 30: 759
• Oct. 7: 787
• Oct. 14: 841

Wheaton has had 25 confirmed deaths since the county started tracking its coronavirus numbers, DCHD data shows.

In nearby Glen Ellyn, the number of coronavirus cases had increased by 9 percent. As of Oct. 7, the village had reported 601 total cases of the new coronavirus. Those numbers had increased to 653 as of Oct. 7.

September through October weekly coronavirus case count in Glen Ellyn:

• Sept. 2: 467
• Sept. 9: 491
• Sept. 16: 517
• Sept. 23: 534
• Sept. 30: 568
• Oct. 7: 601
• Oct. 14: 653

To date, there have been a total of three coronavirus-related deaths in the village, DCHD reports.

According to the DCHD website, there was one active coronavirus cases in Glen Ellyn as of Oct. 14. In contrast, there were no active cases in Glen Ellyn on Oct. 7. According to county health officials, these numbers could be "much higher" due to unreported cases.