DHS: 2,269 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 32 new deaths
MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 rose by 2,269 on Friday, Jan. 15, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 518,251.
There have been 5,322 deaths in the state, with 32 new deaths reported by state health officials Friday.
Of the positive cases, 22,923 have required hospitalization (4.4%), while 485,157 have recovered (93.6%), making for 27,611 active cases (5.4%).
More than 2.4 million have tested negative. More than 2.9 million have been tested.
As for the coronavirus vaccine, state health officials announced Friday, Jan. 15, that 213,056 doses have been administered.
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