COVID-19 in Wisconsin: At least 8,901 cases, 362 deaths
FILE - This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.[NIAID-RML via AP]
Wisconsin health officials reported 335 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, bringing the state’s total to 8,901 cases.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services also reported nine new COVID-19 deaths, increasing the state’s total to 362.
The DHS said, as of Wednesday, 87,826 people have tested negative.
Of all cases in Wisconsin, 1,694 have required hospitalization, which is 19% of all cases. Meanwhile, 3,210 people have recovered so far and are no longer in isolation, which accounts for 49% of all cases.
Milwaukee County continues to be hit hardest by COVID-19 in Wisconsin, accounting for 3,469 cases and 204 deaths, as of Wednesday.