Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 1,493; deaths up 33
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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MILWAUKEE - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,493 on Friday, Jan. 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 541,408.
There have been 5,893 deaths in the state, with 33 new deaths reported by DHS officials Saturday.
Of the positive cases, 24,242 have required hospitalization (4.5%), while 515,745 have recovered (95.3%), making for 19,581 active cases (3.6%).
More than 2.5 million have tested negative.
More than 3 million have been tested.
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As for the COVID-19 vaccine, DHS officials reported as of Saturday that 521,762 doses have been administered. To date, 98,754 Wisconsin residents have completed the two-shot vaccination series.
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.
by Kevin Zimmermann A Sheboygan County resident age 80 or older is the 113th death here associated with COVID-19 as reported today by the County Divis.
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