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WI DHS: 6,202 Positive Coronavirus Cases, 104 New Deaths

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported new numbers on Tuesday.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported new numbers on Tuesday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported new numbers on Tuesday. (Shutterstock)

MADISON, WI— The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported at least 6,202 positive coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases to date to at least 363,973. Tuesday was another record day with another 104 deaths, bringing the death toll to at least 3,115.

The DHS posted on social media, "Your #COVID19_WI update with another record we did not want to break — a record high number of newly reported deaths — 104. Our sympathies go out to all who have lost loved ones."

There are currently nine patients in the Alternate Care Facility (ACF) at Wisconsin State Fair Park as of Sunday.

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The facility currently has 530 patient spaces, of which 296 include in-line oxygen care in a non-traditional, temporary environment.

Evers declared a public heath emergency in September and extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21. Under the original mask order, Wisconsin residents age 5 and older are required to wear a face mask when they are indoors or in an enclosed space, other than at a private residence, with anyone outside their family or living unit.

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State officials said face masks also are strongly recommended if a person is outdoors where maintaining physical distancing is not possible.

The order also spells out exceptions to the requirement, listing activities such as when someone is eating, drinking or swimming. People with health conditions or disabilities that would preclude the wearing of a face mask safely are also exempt from the requirement.


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