Summary:
- 399 new cases
- No deaths recorded, 1 added to state system
- 16,502 total deaths;
- 271 hospitalized patients, 35 in ICU
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
On Wednesday, the Department of Health Services reported an additional 399 new COVID-19 cases. The state has averaged 322 new cases per day in the last week.
Previous years on this date:
2022: 819 cases, average of 669 cases per day
2021: 390 cases, average of 795 cases per day
2020: 126 cases, average of 154 cases per day
Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
No new deaths were recorded, but one was added to the state system, putting the total Wisconsin death toll at 16,502 overall. A lag in death reporting statewide has affected these numbers.
In Milwaukee County, there were 105 new confirmed cases reported and have been 344,583 total cases in the county since the pandemic began. The 7-day average in the county is 67 cases per day. No new deaths were attributed to Milwaukee County, putting the county death toll at 2,510 since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you are looking for COVID-19 testing or vaccination, consult the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.