DHS: 2,755 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 35 new deaths
MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,755 Wednesday, Dec. 30, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 477,292.
There have been 4,818 deaths in the state, with 35 new deaths reported Wednesday by DHS officials.
Of the positive cases, 21,207 have required hospitalization (4.4%), while 444,609 have recovered (93.2%), making for 27,729 active cases (5.8%).
More than 2.3 million have tested negative. More than 2.8 million have been tested.
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