Wisconsin DHS: Coronavirus cases up 1,301; deaths up 54
Milwaukee County COVID-19 briefing
Leaders with the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County on Tuesday shared the latest information and updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine efforts.
MILWAUKEE - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,301 on Tuesday, Jan. 26. officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported, for a total of 535,218.
There have been 5,753 deaths in the state, with 54 new deaths reported by DHS officials on Tuesday.
Of the positive cases, 23,833 have required hospitalization (4.5%), while 507,760 have recovered (94.9%), making for 21,515 active cases (4%).
More than 2.4 million have tested negative. More than 3 million have been tested.
As for the COVID-19 vaccine, 362,505 doses have been administered. The DHS reports that 69,077 have Wisconsin residents have received both of the two required doses, completing the vaccination series.
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Wisconsin DHS COVID-19 vaccine Q&A
Wisconsin health officials on Tuesday held a Q&A regarding the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout and progress.
Resources to keep you informed about COVID-19
CLICK HERE to view the Milwaukee County COVID-19 dashboard.
CLICK HERE to view the latest COVID-19 totals (updated daily at 2 p.m.) from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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