Medical examiner: Milwaukee County man dies from COVID-19; 12 deaths in Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- Three Milwaukee County women and one man died as a result of the novel coronavirus, the Milwaukee County medical examiner reported Thursday, March 26, with a total of 11 deaths statewide; eight of them in Milwaukee County.
The medical examiner reported the death of a 79-year-old Milwaukee woman on Thursday afternoon. The woman died at the hospital from complications of COVID-19. She had been hospitalized since Monday, March 16.
The medical examiner said 79-year-old Callie Roundtree had a medical history that included diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, and stroke.
Later Thursday afternoon, the medical examiner reported the death of 65-year-old Carolyn Johnson who had been hospitalized since Saturday, March 21 and died at the hospital.
The medical examiner reported the death of 69-year-old Tommie Lee Loving Thursday as well. He had been hospitalized since Wednesday, March 25.
On Wednesday night, the medical examiner reported the death of a 57-year-old West Allis woman, identified as Sheila Staten, who died at the hospital Wednesday from complications of COVID-19. According to the medical examiner's reports, Staten was admitted to Froedtert Hospital a week before her death with a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Complications arose during her stay, including kidney failure. Staten had pre-existing medical conditions, the medical examiner said.
Governor Tony Evers reminded residents to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously, and follow the guidelines outlined in his "Safer at Home" order.
"Issuing a Safer at Home order isn't something I thought we'd have to do," said Governor Evers. "We need to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve to ensure our doctors, nurses and health care workers have the opportunity to do their important work."
Other coronavirus-related deaths in Wisconsin (in chronological order based on when they were reported)
Robert Blackbird
Lawrence Riley
Lenard Wells
Roderick Crape
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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).