Summary:
- 729 new cases
- No new deaths recorded, 2 added to state system
- 16,242 total deaths;
- 371 hospitalized patients, 41 in ICU
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
On Thursday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported an additional 729 new COVID-19 cases. The state has averaged 516 new cases per day in the last week.
On this day last year, there were 1,606 new cases, and a 7-day average of 1,500 cases per day. In 2021, 658 cases were recorded, with a 7-day average of 722 cases per day.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
No new deaths were recorded, but two added to the state system, putting the total Wisconsin death toll at 16,242 overall. A lag in death reporting statewide has affected these numbers.
In Milwaukee County, there were 150 new confirmed cases reported and have been 339,502 total cases in the county since the pandemic began. The 7-day average in the county is 105 cases per day. No new deaths were attributed to Milwaukee County, putting the county death toll at 2,485 since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you are looking for COVID-19 testing or vaccination, consult the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.
