The updated Wisconsin coronavirus cases total 54,924 with 948 deaths. Here’s what you need to know about the WI cases and spread of COVID-19 in the state.
As the number of novel coronavirus cases increases across the U. S. and around the world, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin has reached 54,924 with 948 deaths in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 922 new coronavirus cases and 1 death on Sunday. The seven-day average of new cases on Sunday was 871, down slightly from the previous day. People ages 20-29 continue to account for the largest percentage of those in Wisconsin confirmed to have the virus, at 25%. A statewide mask mandate is now in effect in Wisconsin, and some people aren’t happy about it. Dozens turned out in Brookfield to protest the move requiring people to wear face masks while in public indoor spaces. The mandate was signed by Gov. Tony Evers last week and went into effect Saturday. Only a few demonstrators wore masks during the protest, while some say they don’t believe masks will help stop the spread of the virus. Evers issued the statewide mask mandate Thursday amid a spike in coronavirus cases, setting up a conflict with Republican legislative leaders who oppose such a requirement and successfully sued earlier to kill a “safer at home” order. Wisconsin and three other states were added to Chicago’s expanding COVID-19 travel quarantine list on Tuesday.”If Chicago thinks our people should stay home, then we better put some damn masks on and make sure that we continue to reverse the course that we’re in,” Evers said Thursday. A popular Wisconsin Dells attraction has closed until further notice after two employees tested positive for the coronavirus. Noah’s Ark Waterpark announced the closing Saturday on its website. In a statement, Noah’s Ark says it has implemented extensive safety protocols since opening this summer.
