DHS: 1,407 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 9 new deaths
MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 1,407 Monday, Jan. 4, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 487,938.
There have been 4,884 deaths in the state, with nine new deaths reported Monday by DHS officials.
Of the positive cases, 21,580 have required hospitalization (4%), while 456,529 have recovered (94%), making for 26,389 active cases (5%).
More than 2.3 million have tested negative.
More than 2.8 million have been tested.
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