Wisconsin: Over 6K COVID-19 Cases, 281 Deaths

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Wisconsin has reached over 6,000.

Wisconsin health officials reported Monday the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 has grown to 6,081, up 170 from the day before.

The number of deaths officially attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin grew Monday to 281, an increase of nine from the previous day.

Statewide, 61,311 tests have come back negative.

Hospitalizations increased to 1,415, up from 1,397 on Sunday. Health officials said 24% of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Wisconsin have been hospitalized.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.