Summary:
- 5,664 new cases;
- One new deaths; 21 added to the system
- 9,344 total deaths;
- 1,634 hospitalized patients, 436 in ICU
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
On Friday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported an additional 5,664 new COVID-19 cases. The state has averaged 3,183 new cases per day in the last week.
On this day last year, there were 3,719 new cases, and a 7-day average of 3,578 cases.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
There was one death, but 21 total deaths added to the Department of Health Services system, raising the total Wisconsin death toll to 9,344. A lag in death reporting statewide has affected these numbers.
In Milwaukee County, there were 825 new confirmed cases reported and have been 166,443 total cases in the county since the pandemic began. The 7-day average in the county is 450 cases per day. 2 of the deaths added to the system were in Milwaukee County, putting the death toll at 1,725 since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you are looking for COVID-19 testing or vaccination, consult the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.
