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Wisconsin Virus Infections Mark Another All-Time High

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Wisconsin health officials reported a new daily high of more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases — another new daily record. Saturday’s total of 7,065 confirmed infections is more than 900 cases higher than the previous record, set Friday with 6,141 cases.

The state first passed 6,000 daily cases on Friday, and Tuesday and Wednesday of this week also saw record-setting numbers of new cases.

The seven-day average of new cases also rose again, hitting 5,394, which is the highest weekly average to date. The state health department also reported 45 more people have died, bringing the state’s death toll to 2,301.

Katie Thoresen is WXPR's News Director/Vice President.
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