LA CROSSE/EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Health officials are confirming about a thousand fewer cases of COVID-19 than yesterday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health services is reporting 1,865 new cases bringing the state’s total to 132,663.
DHS says 81 percent of people with COVID-19 in the state have recovered. 5 new COVID-19 related deaths are confirmed today and 58 more Wisconsinites with the virus are hospitalized. According to today’s report, close to nine thousand tests came back negative.
Now for a look around the area. In Eau Claire County, 23 new cases are reported for a total of 2,123.
Chippewa County is confirming 11 new cases bringing its total to 641.
Health officials in Dunn County are reporting 9 new cases are reported for a total of 682.
In La Crosse County, 15 new cases are reported for a total of 3,299.