DHS launches COVID-19 numbers on Sunday

CLEAR WATER, Wis. (WEAU) – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported an increase of 1,826 positive COVID-19 cases on Sunday. The number of active cases in the state is 41,255.

Another 68 people were hospitalized. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic is 20,120.

The state also reported 18 new deaths on Sunday, bringing the total death toll to 4,417.

91% of people with COVID-19 in the state have recovered.

According to Sunday’s report, 5,867 tests came back negative.

The cases of Barron County increased by 21, the total number being 4,230. He also reported another death.

Chippewa County reports 21 new cases and one death. Its total is now at 5,625 confirmed COVID cases and 64 deaths.

Dunn County saw an increase of 23 cases. The new total is 3,313.

Eau Claire County has 42 more cases and two new deaths. The number of COVID-19 cases is 8,793.

Cases in La Crosse County increased by 46, with a new total of 9,540 confirmed COVID cases.

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