DHS: 727 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI, 1,146 deaths statewide

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 727 Thursday, Sept. 3, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 77,856.

There have been 1,146 deaths in the state, with four new deaths reported Thursday.

Of the positive cases, 5,946 have required hospitalization (7.6%), while 69,299 have recovered (89%), making for 7,393 active cases (9.5%).

Nearly 1.2 million have tested negative. More than 1.2 million have been tested.

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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About COVID-19 (from the CDC)

Symptoms: Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).