MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the state topped 600,000 on Tuesday according to figures released by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
With the addition of 721 cases, there s now been a total of 600,297 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
Of all positive cases reported, 584,515, or 97.4 percent, are considered recovered.
Other data from today shows that 2,009,464 people, or 34.5 percent of the state s population, are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Figures from DHS show 2,532,647 people in the state have received at least one dose of the vaccine. That translates to 43.5 percent of state residents according to DHS.
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Note: All numbers are cumulative since data started being reported in early 2020, unless otherwise noted. DH
Kenosha County Public Heath is reporting 15,523 total positive COVID-19 test results in Kenosha County as of Tuesday. That’s 41 more than Monday. There have been 304 COVID-19 deaths in Kenosha County (1 more than Monday). Kenosha County Public Health is reporting 77,455 negative test results.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting a positive rate of 9,239/100,000 people and a 2.0 percent case fatality rate in Kenosha County as of Tuesday.
In Kenosha County, 38.56 percent of the population has had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccination and 31.81 percent are fully vaccinated as of Tuesday, reports Kenosha County Public Health.
The new strain of the coronavirus causes the disease COVID-19. Symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. A full list of symptoms is available on the Centers for Disease Control website.
In severe cases, pneumonia can develop. Those most at risk include the elderly, people with heart or lung disease as well as anyone at greater risk of infection.
For most, the virus is mild, presenting similarly to a common cold or the flu.
Anyone who thinks they may have the disease should call ahead to a hospital or clinic before going in for a diagnosis. Doing so gives the staff time to take the proper precautions so the virus does not spread.
Matching employers and organizations with local vaccine providers
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces it is helping employers and community-based organizations connect with vaccine providers in order to offer on-site vaccinations. This will help bring vaccinations to where people are and provide increased protection from COVID-19 in their communities. The program is part of the statewide effort to promote vaccine equity by making COVID-19 vaccines more accessible for Wisconsinites.
“The COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we have to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities from the virus. And our biggest priority is to ensure all Wisconsinites have the opportunity to get that protection,” said DHS Secretary-designee