Wisconsin Records 300 Coronavirus Deaths
MILWAUKEE, WI — Wisconsin health officials recorded 19 new coronavirus-related deaths and more than 200 new cases Tuesday as the state eclipsed the 6,000 mark. The number of deaths from the new coronavirus reached 300 on Tuesday.
Citing a need to reopen some Wisconsin businesses in a limited fashion, Gov. Tony Evers issued a new emergency order Monday, calling for new freedoms for nonessential businesses to operate amid the coronavirus public health emergency.
"No one wants to reopen our economy as much as I do," Evers said Monday. "This order means that every business across our state can do things like deliveries, mailings, curbside pickup and drop-off, and it's an important step in making sure that while folks are staying safer at home, they can also continue to support small businesses across our state."
Read more about the new order here: Some Wisconsin Businesses Can Reopen Under New Order
The governor's office said the state Department of Natural Resources will reopen 34 state parks and forests on May 1, 2020 under special conditions to help minimize overcrowding, allow for social distancing requirements, and to promote a safe and enjoyable experience for staff and visitors.
"Outdoor recreation is important for both physical and mental health, and I know how important it is to Wisconsinites to get outside and enjoy Wisconsin's natural resources and spring weather," Evers said in a statement released Tuesday morning. "With a few adjustments, like closing one day a week for maintenance and reduced hours of operation, folks should be able to get outside and enjoy our parks safely and respectfully."
Read more about the parks openings here: 34 Wisconsin State Parks To Reopen May 1 Amid Coronavirus
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Wisconsin Coronavirus Cases: By The Numbers
The following data was provided by the Wisconsin Hospital Association via their COVID-19 Situational Awareness Dashboard. All results are current as of 3:30 p.m. on April 28.
Cases
6,289 Total Cases
208 Increase Over Last 24 Hours
Deaths
300 Total Deaths
19 Increase Over Last 24 Hours
Hospital Admissions
351 Total COVID-19 Patients
194 Patients With Pending Tests
123 Intensive Care Unit Patients
Bed Count
Intensive Care Unit
1,434 Total
447 Available
Intermediate Care
814 Total
187 Available
Medical Surgical
7,309 Total
1,999 Available
Negative Flow Isolation Beds
1,974 Total
1,222 Available
This article originally appeared on the Brookfield Patch
