More than a dozen counties have very high COVID-19 transmission

MADISON, Wisconsin (WEAU, WBAY, WMTV) – The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports that the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin is 1,223 as of Thursday.

DHS says the new seven-day average is a slight increase of 1,218 on Tuesday. According to DHS, the growing number of cases in recent weeks can be attributed to the spread of the delta variant of COVID-19, a more transmissible form of COVID-19. The seven-day average for COVID-19 cases is as high as since February statewide, while the percentage of positive tests is 6.9%, similar to the figures seen in January in the state. last time. More than 90% of the state has a substantial or elevated community transmission of COVID-19.

On Thursday, DHS presented new data showing differences in cases of COVID-19, hospitalizations, and deaths between vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. The monthly control panel shows that unvaccinated people are three times more likely to catch COVID-19. You can see the new board on the DHS website.

VACCINES AGAINST COVID-19

53.6% of the state’s population has received a dose of vaccine and 50.4% are fully vaccinated. For people over the age of 18, 64.5% of the adult population received at least one dose of the vaccine and 60.9% of the adults are fully vaccinated.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says that as of July 22 this year, more than 98% of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin were people who were not fully vaccinated.

The counties of Eau Claire, La Crosse and Trempealeau have had more than half of their populations completing the vaccination series, exceeding the state percentage.

COVID-19 CASE DATA

The seven-day average of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 is 1,223 as of Thursday. The total number of deaths confirmed by COVID-19 is 7,503 in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin State Hygiene Laboratory reports that the delta variant represents 90% of the samples tested last week, test data were available, 83% the previous week and 75% the previous week. The delta variant is known to be more contagious than the original COVID-19 virus and is more likely to produce severe symptoms, especially among the unvaccinated.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services updated its COVID-19 case activity board on Wednesday, showing that now all Wisconsin counties are experiencing at least one high COVID-19 activity. According to DHS, 60 counties in the state meet high case activity criteria. 12 counties, including Eau Claire, Chippewa and Trempealeau, have very high case activity.

Case activity levels are determined by a combination of case trajectory and case load (the number of confirmed cases per 100,000 people). The CDC uses slightly different criteria for its own COVID-19 data tracker, which shows most Wisconsin at substantial or high COVID-19 transmission rates. At these levels, the CDC recommends that everyone wear masks inside public areas, regardless of vaccination status.

HOSPITALIZATIONS

On Monday, the Wisconsin Hospital Association reported 712 COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin hospitals and 222 COVID-19 patients in the ICU. Wisconsin had 82 ICU beds available immediately.

The average seven-day number of patients with COVID-19 in Wisconsin is 112, while the average number of patients with ICU in Wisconsin due to COVID-19 is 44.

CASE DATA BY COUNTY

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