DHS: 2,070 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 36 new deaths
MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 2,070 Friday, Jan. 22, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 530,171.
There have been 5,643 total deaths in the state, with 36 new deaths reported by DHS officials Friday.
Of the positive cases, 23,536 have required hospitalization (4.4%), while 500,685 have recovered (94.5%), making for 23,683 active cases (4.5%).
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 Thursday, Jan. 21, that 310,256 doses have been administered.
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