Wisconsin reports 21 COVID-19 deaths Tuesday, most since February

MADISON (WKBT) — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Tuesday reported 21 new deaths due to COVID-19, the most reported in the state since February.

There were 2,000 new confirmed cases, the most in a single day since January.

The seven-day average in the state sits at 1,369 confirmed cases and 8 deaths.

Disease level is very high in 12 counties and high in 60 counties.

According to DHS data, La Crosse County has confirmed 248 new cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days. A total of 92 residents have died of COVID-19 since March 15, 2020.

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