The updated Wisconsin coronavirus cases total 54,002 with 947 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 54,002 with 947 deaths in the state. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported 1,062 new coronavirus cases and 13 deaths on Saturday. 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 Governor 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. Wisconsin Gov. Tony 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. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has become the latest player to opt-out of the 2020 season. The Brewers announced the two-time All-Star’s decision Saturday hours after news broke that their scheduled home opener would be postponed for a second straight day because members of the St.
