Wisconsin COVID cases up 550, deaths up 4: DHS
MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Saturday, May 15 reported an additional 550 COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases to 605,926.
The DHS also reported four additional death Saturday, making 6,958 total deaths to date.
Among those who have tested positive for COVID-19, 30,189 people have been hospitalized (5%) and 591,262 people have recovered (97.6%). There are 7,440 active cases in the state (1.2%).
More than 3.5 million people in Wisconsin have been tested for COVID-19.
More than 2.9 million people have tested negative for COVID-19.
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