MADISON (WKOW) – The percentage of new Wisconsin COVID-19 tests that tested positive decreased slightly on Sunday as the number of tests performed decreased.
The Department of Health Services reported 4,996 new test results, of which 522, or 10.4 percent, tested positive, according to figures released today.
According to DHS, measuring the percentage of new cases returned on testing each day helps to differentiate whether the increases in cases are due to further spread or more testing.
The seven-day average, another measure reported by DHS, has increased in recent weeks.
As infections increase in the state, health officials have urged Wisconsin residents not to travel during the July 4 weekend.
DHS also reported no new deaths and 12 new hospitalizations.
More than 584,000 tests have been negative since the tests began.
Of the positive cases, 24,899, or 79 percent have recovered.
DHS now has a county-level dashboard to assess COVID-19 activity level in Counties and Health Care Emergency Preparedness Coalition regions that measure what DHS calls the burden in each county. See the board HERE.
Percentage of positive cases
| Date | Percentage |
|---|---|
| July 5th | 10.4 |
| July 4th | 10.8 |
| 3rd of July | 5.7 |
| July 2nd | 4.2 4.2 |
| 1st of July | 4.3 |
| June 30th | 4.7 |
| June 29 | 5.3 |
| June 28th | 7.1 |
| June 27th | 5.9 |
Deaths, hospitalizations due to COVID-19
| Date | New deceased |
New hospitalizations |
Total deceased |
Total hosp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5th | 0 0 | 12 | 796 | 3586 |
| July 4th | 0 0 | 19 | 796 | 3574 |
| 3rd of July | 3 | 36 | 796 | 3555 |
| July 2nd | 7 7 | 37 | 793 | 3519 |
| 1st of July | two | 36 | 786 | 3482 |
| June 30th | 7 7 | 39 | 784 | 3446 |
| June 29 | 0 0 | 14 | 777 | 3,407 |
| June 28th | 0 0 | eleven | 777 | 3393 |
| June 27th | eleven | 31 | 777 | 3382 |
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updates statistics every day on its website around 2 pm
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The new coronavirus strain causes COVID-19 disease. Symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. A complete list of symptoms is available on the website of the Centers for Disease Control.
In severe cases, pneumonia can develop. Those at greatest risk are the elderly, people with heart or lung disease, as well as anyone at increased risk of infection.
For most, the virus is mild and occurs similarly to a common cold or flu.
Anyone who thinks they may have the disease should call a hospital or clinic ahead of time before requesting a diagnosis. In doing so, staff have time to take appropriate precautions so that the virus does not spread.
Those who need emergency medical services should continue to use 911.
