Wisconsin DHS: 107 New Coronavirus Deaths—​A Single-Day Record

MADISON,WI — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported at least 107 new coronavirus deaths—a single-day record for the state. The DHS also reported 3,420 total deaths related to COVID-19. The DHS reported on Tuesday 4,078 new cases bringing to the total of 391,313 coronavirus cases.

There are currently 7 patients in the Alternate Care Facility (ACF) at Wisconsin State Fair Park. The facility currently has 530 patient spaces, of which 296 include in-line oxygen care in a non-traditional, temporary environment.

Wisconsin's mask mandate was formally extended in November and will now expire in 60 days. Wisconsin residents ages five and older are required to wear a face covering when they are indoors or in an enclosed space with anyone outside their household or living unit.

Gov. Tony Evers issued two new orders in November that are effective immediately as Wisconsin's hospitals are operating at or very near full capacity and health care providers are struggling to keep up with the demand for care.

As the Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing a case over the legality of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate, Evers announced that he would be extending the mandate during his daily address on Wednesday. The original face mask mandate was set to expire Saturday.

Executive Order 95 is related to reducing hospital bed and staff shortages by requiring face coverings and Emergency Order 1 declares a state of emergency and public health emergency in Wisconsin. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after 60 days or with a subsequent superseding order.