GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Wisconsin DHS reports a large increase in coronavirus test results that were returned in the past 24 hours.
On Tuesday, 11,794 test results were returned compared to Monday’s total test results of 6,549, a difference of 5,245.
Of the total tests, 263 were positive for the virus, which is equivalent to 2.2%. That brings the cumulative number of positive cases across the state since testing began to 25,331.
Five new deaths were reported, bringing the total deaths statewide since testing began to 750. Another 37 people were hospitalized, bringing the total hospitalizations for the same time period in the state to 3,268. On Monday, that number was 3,231.
So far, 478,165 people have tested negative for the virus in the state.
DHS also reports that the recovery rate has been stable at 78%, which equals 19,852 people. Currently, there are 4,725 active cases, or 19% of all confirmed cases. Three percent has been fatal.
On Tuesday, there were 240 COVID-19 patients in the hospital, six fewer than on Monday. Of those patients, 93 are in IC, which is the same as Monday. Another 142 hospitalized patients were listed as having pending COVID-19 test results.
The state has 68 public and private laboratories capable of handling 17,759 collective tests per day.
County Case Numbers
The county case numbers in bold means that there was an increase in cases and / or deaths in that county.
Wisconsin
Adams – 11 cases (2 deaths)
Ashland – 3 cases
Barron – 31 cases
Bayfield – 3 cases (1 death)
Brown – 2,620 boxes (+39) (39 deaths)
Buffalo – 7 cases (+1) (2 deaths)
Burnett – 2 cases (1 death)
Calumet – 92 cases (2 deaths)
Chippewa – 70 boxes
Clark – 60 cases (6 deaths)
Columbia – 70 cases (+1) (1 death)
Crawford – 31 cases
Dane – 1,172 cases (+33) (32 deaths)
Dodge – 440 cases (+3) (5 deaths)
Gate – 40 cases (3 deaths)
Douglas – 20 cases
Dunn – 29 cases
Eau Claire – 167 cases (+4) (1 death)
Florence – 2 cases
Fond du Lac – 296 boxes (+1) (6 deaths)
Forest – 35 cases (3 deaths)
Grant – 130 cases (+1) (12 deaths)
Green – 80 cases (1 death)
Green Lake – 25 cases (+1)
Iowa – 21 cases
Iron – 2 cases (1 death)
Jackson – 24 cases (1 death)
Jefferson – 185 cases (+4) (4 deaths)
Juneau – 29 cases (1 death)
Kenosha – 1,424 cases (+3) (39 deaths)
Kewaunee – 46 cases (+2) (1 death)
La Crosse – 294 cases (+20)
Lafayette – 60 cases (+4)
Langlade – 7 cases
Lincoln – 8 boxes
Manitowoc – 76 cases (+6) (1 death)
Marathon – 121 cases (+6) (1 death)
Marinette – 45 boxes (+3) (3 deaths)
Marquette – 10 boxes (+1) (1 death)
Menominee – 4 cases
Milwaukee – 10,406 cases (+51) (373 deaths) (+2)
Monroe – 49 cases (1 death)
Oconto – 49 boxes
Oneida – 17 cases
Outagamie – 412 cases (+10) (8 deaths)
Ozaukee – 208 cases (15 deaths)
Pepin – 1 case
Pierce – 57 cases
Polk – 40 cases (1 death)
Portage – 99 cases (+3)
Price – 2 boxes
Racine – 2,107 cases (+17) (60 deaths) (+ 2)
Richland – 15 cases (4 deaths)
Rock – 800 boxes (+9) (23 deaths)
Rusk – 11 cases
Sauk – 97 cases (+1) (3 deaths)
Sawyer – 9 boxes
Shawano – 70 cases
Sheboygan – 186 cases (+1) (4 deaths)
St. Croix – 134 cases (+3) (1 death)
Taylor – 9 cases (+1)
Trempealeau – 92 cases (+1)
Vernon – 31 cases (+1)
Vilas – 11 cases (+1)
Walworth – 509 cases (+11) (18 deaths)
Washburn – 4 boxes
Washington – 326 cases (+4) (13 deaths)
Waukesha – 1,020 boxes (+5) (38 deaths)
Waupaca – 95 cases (+4) (6 deaths) (+1)
Waushara – 20 cases
Winnebago – 619 cases (+11) (11 deaths)
Wood – 34 cases (+1) (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 – 9 cases
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 smell.
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).
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