DHS: 826 new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin; 69K+ total cases, 60K+ recovered, 1,068 deaths

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Friday, Aug. 21 reported 826 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. The increase brings the total number of cases statewide to 69,059. 

Additionally, one new death related to COVID-19 was reported on Friday; 1,068 have now died of COVID-19 complications.

60,055 people (87% of positive cases) have recovered from the coronavirus in Wisconsin. 7,918 cases (11.5%) remain active. 

Among those who tested positive, 5,505 (8%) have required hospitalization.

More than 1.17 million people have been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin; more than 1.1 million of them have tested negative.

Resources to keep you informed about COVID-19

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.

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About COVID-19 (from the CDC)

Symptoms: Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).