A model of the novel coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019. U.S. health officials have stated that COVID-19 is expected to become a significant public health concern in the United States. (Illustration courtesy of Centers for Disease Control)

By Superior Telegram and Jen Zettel-Vandenhouten

September 30, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Eight in Northwestern Wisconsin reported new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services .

Douglas County reported 10 cases, while Taylor County added eight, DHS said. Burnett and Sawyer counties each recorded six new cases; Ashland County added five; Bayfield County reported two additional cases; and Price and Washburn counties each added one.

Iron County's total fell by one case, according to the data. Officials have said they will correct errors when they find them.

They were among 2,319 cases reported in the state Wednesday, according to DHS figures. The total number of cases in the state was 122,274. The 7-day average for positive tests was 17.2%.

Twenty-sevem additional people died from the virus, putting the total at 1,327. Overall, 1% of people who have contracted the virus in Wisconsin have died, DHS data shows.

The number of negative tests in the state was 1,423,247, an increase of 9,473 from the day before.

An additional 91 people were hospitalized because of the virus Wednesday, DHS reported. There are currently 683 Wisconsinites hospitalized because of the virus. Overall, 6% of Wisconsinites who contracted the virus have been hospitalized.

Tuesday's report showed that 82% of people who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. That means about 17%, or 21,004 cases, are active in the state.

Here's a breakdown of the situation in the 10-county region:

Ashland County

Active cases: 68
Deaths: 2
Total cases: 127
Total negative tests: 2,918

Bayfield County

Active cases: 33
Deaths: 1
Total cases: 115
Total negative tests: 3,096

Burnett County

Active cases: 91
Deaths: 3
Total cases: 205
Total negative tests: 2,824

Douglas County

Active cases: 122
Deaths: 0
Total cases: 503
Total negative tests: 8,000

Iron County

Active cases: 4
Deaths: 1
Total cases: 142
Total negative tests: 1,509

Price County

Active cases: 58
Deaths: 0
Total cases: 119
Total negative tests: 2,759

Rusk County

Active cases: 21
Deaths: 1
Total cases: 64
Total negative tests: 2,374

Sawyer County

Active cases: 24
Deaths: 1
Total cases: 225
Total negative tests: 4,593

Taylor County

Active cases: 47
Deaths: 4
Total cases: 202
Total negative tests: 2,877

Washburn County

Active cases: 16
Deaths: 1
Total cases: 114
Total negative tests: 2,952

All of Wisconsin's 72 counties have confirmed cases of the illness.
Visit the Douglas County COVID-19 dashboard or Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 page for updates.

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