MADISON, Wis. New confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin climbed more than 600 on Sunday as the state’s seven-day positivity rate continued its month-long downward trend.
According to new data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, officials have confirmed an additional 671 cases, bringing the state’s life expectancy to a total of 549,826 cases. With the exception of December 26, 2020, the day after Christmas, these are the fewest new cases confirmed on a single day since September 7, 2020.
Health officials have confirmed two new deaths and the total deaths due to the pandemic now stand at 6,054 after two new deaths were reported.
The number of vaccinated Wisconsinites continued its climb Sunday. A total of 164,026 Wisconsinites have now completed their vaccination series.
Health officials said 61 additional Wisconsinites had been hospitalized for the past 24 hours due to complications from COVID-19.
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