MADISON, Wisconsin (WBAY) – One day after a record number of new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Wisconsin and the state crossed the threshold of 31,000 cases, the state added an additional 522 new cases, or 10.4% of all results. of the new tests. This occurs when fewer than 5,000 test results were published (the exact number is 4,996), which is the lowest number of test results published on a single day in the past two weeks.
In Sunday’s report from the Department of Health Services, authorities say the state has seen 31,577 cases of coronavirus since the tests began.
More than 615,688 people have been evaluated in Wisconsin. DHS does not count multiple tests performed on the same person in these statistics, so even if a person is tested more than once, they are only counted once.
Since testing began, 584,111 were negative for the virus.
Meanwhile, health officials say, for the second consecutive day, no new deaths were reported due to COVID-19, leaving the death toll at 796.
The total number of deaths is 2.5% of all known cases in Wisconsin, and it’s a percentage that has been slowly declining.
The DHS reports that 24,899 cases, or 79%, of the patients are considered recovered, meaning that more than 30 days have passed since their diagnosis or first symptoms, or their absence of symptoms or release of the isolation were documented.
5,877 patients are still considered active cases, or 19%.
Health officials are concerned that the country celebrates over the holiday weekend, and are encouraging small gatherings over large ones and taking health precautions, including wearing face masks and maintaining a safe physical distance.
3,586 people have been hospitalized at some point during their treatment, or 11.4%. That percentage has been on a steady decline, but it also reflects the growing number of cases among younger people in their teens, 20s and 30s who are less likely to be severely affected by the virus.
There are 244 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals, with 65 of those patients in intensive care. There are another 129 hospitalized people suspected of having COVID-19 but awaiting test results.
24% of the state hospital beds are available statewide.
It took Wisconsin 95 days to identify 10,000 cases of coronavirus. It took 54 days to identify 20,000 more. This shows not only the spread of the virus but also the increase in coronavirus tests, which did not exceed 10,000 tests per day until the end of May.
The state offers an online tool that displays 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 up. You can see it by clicking here.
County Case Numbers
Wisconsin
- Adams – 32 cases (+5) (2 deaths)
- Ashland – 3 cases
- Barron – 36 cases (1 death)
- Bayfield – 3 cases (1 death)
- Brown – 3,018 cases (+21) (42 deaths)
- Buffalo – 8 cases (2 deaths)
- Burnett – 4 cases (1 death)
- Calumet – 118 cases (+1) (2 deaths)
- Chippewa – 102 boxes (+3)
- Clark – 87 cases (+3) (7 deaths)
- Columbia – 101 cases (+7) (1 death)
- Crawford – 41 cases (+2)
- Dane – 2,386 cases (+83) (32 deaths)
- Dodge: 483 cases (+5) (5 deaths)
- Gate – 45 cases (+1) (3 deaths)
- Douglas – 41 cases (+2)
- Dunn – 43 cases (+1)
- Eau Claire – 284 cases (+5) (1 death)
- Florence – 4 cases
- Fond du Lac – 320 cases (+2) (6 deaths)
- Forest – 39 cases (3 deaths)
- Grant – 175 cases (+3) (13 deaths)
- Green – 96 cases (+2) (1 death)
- Green Lake – 37 cases
- Iowa – 37 cases (+1)
- Iron – 8 cases (1 death)
- Jackson – 27 cases (1 death)
- Jefferson – 284 cases (+11) (4 deaths)
- Juneau – 43 cases (1 death)
- Kenosha – 1,586 cases (+12) (44 deaths)
- Kewaunee – 63 cases (+1) (1 death)
- La Crosse – 515 cases (+5)
- Lafayette – 76 cases
- Langlade – 11 cases
- Lincoln – 15 cases (+1)
- Manitowoc – 114 cases (+6) (1 death)
- Marathon – 210 cases (+9) (1 death)
- Marinette – 65 cases (3 deaths)
- Marquette – 24 cases (+1) (1 death)
- Menominee – 7 cases
- Milwaukee – 12,233 cases (+150) (391 deaths)
- Monroe – 81 cases (+2) (1 death)
- Oconto – 65 boxes (+2)
- Oneida – 20 cases
- Outagamie – 540 cases (+16) (9 deaths)
- Ozaukee – 260 cases (+7) (15 deaths)
- Pepin – 1 case
- Pierce – 75 cases (+2)
- Polk – 60 cases (+1) (1 death)
- Portage – 192 cases (+11)
- Price – 2 boxes
- Racine – 2,217 cases (+21) (63 deaths)
- Richland – 15 cases (4 deaths)
- Rock – 899 cases (+2) (24 deaths)
- Rusk – 11 cases
- Sauk – 123 cases (+4) (3 deaths)
- Sawyer – 12 boxes
- Shawano – 86 cases (+3)
- Sheboygan – 229 cases (+5) (4 deaths)
- St. Croix – 205 cases (+3) (1 death)
- Taylor – 15 cases
- Trempealeau – 131 cases (+2)
- Vernon – 38 cases
- Vilas – 10 boxes
- Walworth – 689 cases (+12) (18 deaths)
- Washburn – 4 boxes
- Washington – 430 cases (+8) (16 deaths)
- Waukesha – 1,379 cases (+62) (39 deaths)
- Waupaca – 135 cases (+7) (10 deaths)
- Waushara – 33 cases
- Winnebago – 711 cases (+10) (13 deaths)
- Wood – 84 boxes (+5) (1 kill)
Michigan Upper Peninsula
- Alger – 3 boxes
- Baraga – 5 cases
- Chippewa – 12 boxes (+1)
- Delta – 23 cases (3 deaths)
- Dickinson – 9 cases (2 deaths)
- Gogebic – 7 cases (1 deaths)
- Houghton – 18 cases (+1)
- Iron – 6 cases (1 death)
- Keweenaw – 1 case
- Luce – 3 cases
- Mackinac – 9 cases
- Marquette – 72 cases (+1) (11 deaths)
- Menominee – 21 cases (+2)
- Ontonagon – 1 case
- Schoolcraft – 6 boxes (+1)
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. 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).
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