Wisconsin DHS: 2,742 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths confirmed
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) on Saturday, Oct. 10 reported 2,742 new COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the cumulative total to 147,560.
The DHS also reported 18 additional deaths on Saturday, raising the total number of coronavirus-related deaths to 1,458.
Among those who have tested positive, 8,319 have required hospitalization (5.6%) and 117,865 have recovered (79.9%). There are 28,201 active cases (19.1%).
More than 1.6 million people have now been tested for COVID-19 in Wisconsin, of which more than 1.5 million have tested negative.
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