Summary:
- 986 new cases;
- No new deaths, 17 total deaths added to records
- 11,800 total deaths;
- 663 hospitalized patients, 135 in ICU
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported an additional 986 new COVID-19 cases. The state has averaged 982 new cases per day in the last week.
On this day last year, there were 690 new cases, and a 7-day average of 610 cases.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
There were no new deaths, but 17 deaths added to the Department of Health Services system, putting the total Wisconsin death toll at 11,800. A lag in death reporting statewide has affected these numbers.
In Milwaukee County, there were 142 new confirmed cases reported and have been 266,036 total cases in the county since the pandemic began. The 7-day average in the county is 133 cases per day. The death toll in Milwaukee County is at 2,074 since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you are looking for COVID-19 testing or vaccination, consult the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.
