The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that 25,763 people have now been confirmed to have the coronavirus. The percentage of positive cases and hospitalizations has increased.
In Wednesday’s latest state report, there were 10,070 test results. More than 4% of them (4.29%) tested positive, for 432 new cases. That percentage has been below 5% since May 30, but it is the second time this week that it has risen above 4% and it is the second highest percentage this month. During a 14-day trend, the percentage of positive cases has been increasing.
The recently confirmed cases spanned 40 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.
Seven more deaths were reported, bringing the number of COVID-19 deaths to 757, including one person in Brown County.
For two days in a row, more than 30 additional patients with COVID-19 were hospitalized. Thirty-seven found hospital beds yesterday and 31 more today. There have been 3,299 people hospitalized for COVID-19 since February 5. There are currently 239 in hospitals, including 89 in intensive care. The state reports that 23% of hospital beds are still available.
The percentage of people who consider themselves recovered continued to increase. Now 78% have survived 30 days from their diagnosis or the onset of symptoms, or have been released from isolation or the absence of medically documented symptoms.
The state released a new tool that shows COVID-19 activity for the past 2 weeks for each county, including the number of cases per 100,000 residents and whether the cases are trending up, down, or even. You can view it at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/local.htm.
County Case Numbers (Counties with increases in cases or deaths are indicated in bold font)
Adams – 11 cases (2 deaths)
Ashland – 3 cases
Barron – 32 cases (+1)
Brown – 2,661 cases (+41) (40 deaths) (+1)
Buffalo – 7 cases (2 deaths)
Burnett – 2 cases (1 death)
Calumet – 92 cases (2 deaths)
Chippewa – 71 boxes (+1)
Clark – 64 cases (+4) (6 deaths)
Columbia – 70 cases (1 death)
Crawford – 32 cases (+1)
Dane – 1,235 cases (+63) (32 deaths)
Dodge – 444 cases (+4) (5 deaths)
Gate – 40 cases (3 deaths)
Douglas – 20 cases
Dunn – 29 cases
Eau Claire – 170 cases (+3) (1 death)
Florence – 3 cases (+1)
Fond du Lac – 297 boxes (+1) (6 deaths)
Forest – 35 cases (3 deaths)
Grant – 134 cases (+4) (12 deaths)
Green – 81 boxes (+1) (1 death)
Green Lake – 26 cases (+1)
Iowa – 23 cases (+2)
Iron – 2 cases (1 death)
Jackson – 24 cases (1 death)
Jefferson – 194 cases (+9) (4 deaths)
Juneau – 31 cases (+2) (1 death)
Kenosha – 1,436 cases (+12) (40 deaths) (+1)
Kewaunee – 46 cases (1 death)
La Crosse – 316 boxes (+22)
Lafayette – 61 cases (+1)
Langlade – 7 cases
Lincoln – 8 boxes
Manitowoc – 81 cases (+5) (1 death)
Marathon – 130 cases (+9) (1 death)
Marinette – 45 cases (3 deaths)
Marquette – 10 cases (1 death)
Menominee – 4 cases
Milwaukee – 10,544 cases (+56) (377 deaths) (+4)
Monroe – 51 cases (+2) (1 death)
Oconto – 50 boxes (+1)
Oneida – 17 cases
Outagamie – 415 cases (+3) (8 deaths)
Ozaukee – 210 cases (+2) (15 deaths)
Pepin – 1 case
Pierce – 57 cases
Polk – 41 cases (+1) (1 death)
Portage – 101 cases (+2)
Price – 2 boxes
Racine – 2,114 cases (+7) (61 deaths) (+1)
Richland – 15 cases (4 deaths)
Rock – 816 boxes (+16) (23 deaths)
Rusk – 11 cases
Sauk – 97 cases (3 deaths)
Sawyer – 9 boxes
Shawano – 70 cases
Sheboygan – 187 cases (+1) (4 deaths)
St. Croix – 135 cases (+1) (1 death)
Taylor – 10 cases (+1)
Trempealeau – 98 cases (+6)
Vernon – 31 cases
Vilas – 10 boxes
Walworth – 522 cases (+13) (18 deaths)
Washburn – 4 case
Washington – 330 cases (+4) (14 deaths) (+1)
Waukesha – 1,056 cases (+36) (37 deaths)
Waupaca – 96 cases (+1) (6 deaths)
Waushara – 20 cases
Winnebago – 626 cases (+7) (11 deaths)
Wood – 37 boxes (+3) (1 death)
Michigan Upper Peninsula
Alger – 2 boxes
Baraga – 1 case
Chippewa – 2 boxes
Delta – 18 cases (2 deaths)
Dickinson – 6 cases (2 deaths)
Gogebic – 6 cases (1 death)
Houghton – 11 cases
Iron – 4 boxes
Keeweenaw – 1 case
Luce – 3 cases
Mackinac – 8 boxes
Marquette – 63 cases (11 deaths)
Menominee – 11 cases (+2)
Ontonagon – 0 cases
Schoolcraft – 4 boxes
Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified these as possible symptoms of COVID-19:
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Cold
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or odor.
Symptoms that require immediate medical attention include:
- Difficulty breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
- New confusion or inability to wake up
- Bluish lips or face
The CDC says this is not a complete list. Consult a medical provider about any symptoms that are serious or worrisome.
Prevention
Coronavirus is a new or “novel” virus. No one has natural immunity against it. Children and adolescents seem to recover better from the virus. According to the CDC, older people and people with underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease) are considered high risk. Cautions are also needed around people with weakened or developing immune systems.
To help prevent the spread of the virus:
- Stay at least six feet away from other people
- Avoid close contact with people who are or appear to be sick.
- Stay home as much as possible. Cancel events and avoid groups, meetings, game dates and nonessential appointments
- Stay home when you are sick, except for medical care.
- Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask. At a minimum, wear a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow
- Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (eg, Tables, countertops, light switches, door knobs, and cabinet handles)
