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Coronavirus Outbreak in Wisconsin | Daily Summary
2020-08-12
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 11, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 61785 (all officially confirmed), after 724 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 1007, after 8 patients passed away yesterday; while 51456 patients are recovered (794 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Tuesday evening, 5,252,336 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,252,327 of them being officially confirmed).
News Worth Following:
MKE: Two positive coronavirus cases at school means test everyone: MILWAUKEE - New guidelines from the Milwaukee City Health Department strictly enforce what will happen if anyone tests positive in a K-12 Milwaukee school. At the moment, Milwaukee Public Schools are starting virtually this fall, so the new guidelines will pertain to private schools that are choosing to hold in-person learning.
Green Bay woman shares story of ongoing fight with COVID-19 complications: GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- "I've had the flu before, actual influenza, and the body aches are nothing like that," said Chelsea Villatoro. For her, it was a three week battle with COVID-19. "The fatigue was awful, I couldn't stay awake," she said. "Headache, I started having chest pains and those gradually got worse to where I had to go to the emergency room."
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
Milwaukee: 153 new cases, 21331 in total, 2 new deaths
Dane: 24 new cases, 4578 in total
Waukesha: 55 new cases, 4354 in total
Brown: 76 new cases, 4340 in total
Racine: 41 new cases, 3567 in total, 1 new death
Kenosha: 11 new cases, 2692 in total
Rock: 3 new cases, 1444 in total
Walworth: 24 new cases, 1359 in total
Outagamie: 23 new cases, 1299 in total
Winnebago: 19 new cases, 1212 in total
Washington: 42 new cases, 1108 in total
La Crosse: 7 new cases, 921 in total
Dodge: 10 new cases, 845 in total
Sheboygan: 23 new cases, 776 in total
Ozaukee: 24 new cases, 716 in total
Fond du Lac: 5 new cases, 676 in total
Marathon: 7 new cases, 662 in total, 1 new death
Jefferson: 10 new cases, 647 in total
Eau Claire: 6 new cases, 596 in total
St_ Croix: 10 new cases, 512 in total
Waupaca: 5 new cases, 473 in total
Sauk: 8 new cases, 452 in total
Marinette: 21 new cases, 432 in total, 1 new death
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--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 10, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin - the total number of infected individuals is 61061, as yesterday had 507 more confirmed cases based on media reports and official stats. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 999 people statewide; while 50662 patients are recovered (634 new). The current count of cases in the United States is 5,206,125, citing different sources; with 5,205,994 cases officially confirmed.
News Worth Following:
Green Bay's Hinterland Brewery temporarily closes after employee tests for COVID-19: GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Green Bay's Hinterland Brewery is closing its doors for a couple of days after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. According to a Facebook post, "Out of an abundance of caution, Hinterland's management has decided to close our doors for a couple days after a team member has tested positive for Covid-19."
6.2% of new COVID-19 tests come back positive as nearly 600 new cases confirmed: MADISON, Wis. - The positive percentage of new COVID-19 tests has dropped by more than two percentage points Monday, according to the state Department of Health Services. Out of the 8,167 people tested, 6.2% of results came back positive. DHS officials said the 7-day average is roughly 6%. The amount of testing in the past 24 hours was noticeably lower compared to a few days ago, a difference which is not unusual for Mondays.
DHS: New COVID-19 cases drop, no new deaths reported: MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The latest figures from state health officials show the number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin hit its typical Monday low, but that wasn't enough to lower the seven-day rolling average. The Dept. of Health Services recorded 507 new cases across the state Monday, less than...
New Cases Breakdown:
*Based on Media Reports*
Milwaukee: 116 new cases, 21178 in total
Dane: 18 new cases, 4554 in total
Waukesha: 65 new cases, 4299 in total, 1 new death
Racine: 12 new cases, 3526 in total
Kenosha: 14 new cases, 2681 in total
Rock: 9 new cases, 1441 in total
Outagamie: 24 new cases, 1276 in total
Winnebago: 17 new cases, 1193 in total
La Crosse: 6 new cases, 914 in total
Dodge: 16 new cases, 835 in total
Sheboygan: 7 new cases, 753 in total
Fond du Lac: 14 new cases, 671 in total
Marathon: 9 new cases, 655 in total
Jefferson: 6 new cases, 637 in total
Eau Claire: 2 new cases, 590 in total
St_ Croix: 9 new cases, 502 in total
Waupaca: 15 new cases, 468 in total
Portage: 9 new cases, 420 in total
Marinette: 16 new cases, 411 in total
Grant: 1 new case, 357 in total
Manitowoc: 8 new cases, 345 in total
Trempealeau: 2 new cases, 338 in total
Calumet: 10 new cases, 330 in total
Wood: 14 new cases, 305 in total
Barron: 2 new cases, 295 in total
Oconto: 8 new cases, 256 in total
Columbia: 4 new cases, 252 in total
Monroe: 1 new case, 244 in total
Chippewa: 9 new cases, 239 in total
Pierce: 2 new cases, 224 in total
Shawano: 4 new cases, 200 in total
Clark: 4 new cases, 188 in total
Douglas: 13 new cases, 186 in total
Green: 5 new cases, 167 in total
Lafayette: 4 new cases, 143 in total
Oneida: 10 new cases, 141 in total
Juneau: 1 new case, 138 in total
Dunn: 3 new cases, 126 in total
Waushara: 4 new cases, 120 in total
Adams: 1 new case, 86 in total
Iowa: 2 new cases, 82 in total
Taylor: 2 new cases, 71 in total
Sawyer: 2 new cases, 69 in total
Vilas: 2 new cases, 55 in total
Washburn: 1 new case, 48 in total
Buffalo: 1 new case, 44 in total
Price: 1 new case, 33 in total
Bayfield: 1 new case, 28 in total
Rusk: 1 new case, 21 in total
--- Last updated at 11:59 pm August 09, 2020 ---
The Overall Updates in Wisconsin:
Wisconsin - based on media reports, total cases have risen to 60554 (all officially confirmed), after 621 new patients were identified yesterday. The total number of deaths has reached 999, after 2 patients passed away yesterday; while 50028 patients are recovered (745 new). The number of known coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. As of Sunday evening, 5,154,562 people have tested positive for coronavirus (5,154,443 of them being officially confirmed).
Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: Coronavirus: Green Bay-based show troupe revamps calendar: GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Daddy D Productions show troupe of Green Bay is doing what many entertainment entities are doing - shuffling its calendar. Led by Darren Johnson and Shelly Johnson, the troupe is coming off a successful pop-up venture last week. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 5-6, the troupe presented sold-out (50 cars each) "Daddy D's Drive-Up Dinner Show" in the parking lot of Riverside Ballroom.
I’m not very smart but I decided to take the Whole US infected number of COVID-19 4,392,216 then - the recovered 1,273,949 and took out the Dead 150,478 leaves a lot of people sick. Whether in the hospital or at home. This # then will be how many people have Covid19. 3,118,116 I’m not sure exactly how to count this high but this is No Number to laugh at by any means. The CDC did and is warning ⚠️ everyone.To many people Do Not Care and Think It’s political. I don’t really know what to believe any more but I know this is not good. Well wishes to everyone 💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
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