Wisconsin COVID cases up 448, deaths up 2: DHS
MILWAUKEE - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin increased by 448 Thursday, May 20, for a total of 607,586, state health officials reported.
There have been 6,978 deaths in the state, with two new deaths reported Thursday.
Among those who have tested positive for COVID-19, 30,479 people have been hospitalized (5%) and 593,187 people have recovered (97.7%). There are 6,709 active cases in the state (1.1%).
More than 2.9 million have tested negative.
More than 3.5 million have been tested.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android
COVID-19 vaccine resources & more
Milwaukee Health Department info on COVID-19 vaccine
- Facts about the vaccine
- HealthyMKE.com -- sign-up to receive a text or email alert when the Vaccine Connector tool is ready with information on local COVID-19 vaccine providers available to you
Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 vaccine registry
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.
CoronavirusNow.com: A Fox Television Stations initiative to provide you with the most up-to-date national and international news on COVID-19.Helpful phone numbers
Featured
Remote working: Updated mask guidance leaves questions
New CDC guidance means companies are preparing to welcome employees back to work. But where does remote work go from here?
Featured
Masks no longer required in state buildings beginning June 1
New guidance from Gov. Tony Evers' administration says people vaccinated for COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear masks in the state Capitol and most other state facilities beginning on June 1.
Featured
Business welcomes Milwaukee's COVID restrictions end
The expiration of ''Moving Milwaukee Forward'' means no more masks or capacity restrictions. The next 13 days will give businesses time to adjust.