A record more deaths due to COVID-19 were recorded in a single day in Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Although the deaths were reported Tuesday, they may have occurred earlier. Still, it’s the highest single day number reported by the state Department of Health Services since the beginning of the pandemic. That brings the total in Wisconsin to 4,545, and the average over the past week to 60 per day.

Today’s #COVID19_WI update, and we are seeing a record number of newly reported deaths among confirmed #COVID19 cases, at 120. Our sympathies to family and friends who have lost loved ones to this disease. Please, let’s work together to #StopTheSpread: https://t.co/RMFK9qifWu pic.twitter.com/7s6XjxPYLz

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 22, 2020

There were 2,403 new confirmed cases Tuesday on just over 6800 tests as both new cases and new tests continue to decline.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the Wisconsin Hospitals Association reported 1,274 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, with 281 in ICUs. Those figures are both down from highs set in mid-November.

For the first time since the start of the global pandemic, there are more than 2,000 COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin hospitals.

The Wisconsin Hospitals Association updates its dashboard of COVID-19 data daily, and as of Monday afternoon it showed 2,003 patients being treated for the virus, with 396 in ICUs.

The state Department of Health Services reported 4,360 new cases on Monday, and a 7-day average of well over 5,000 cases. DHS also reported 17 additional deaths for a total of 2,329 lives lost in the state.

Your #COVID19_WI update shows 4,360 new cases reported since yesterday, and a 7-day average of well over 5,000 cases. Hospitals are approaching capacity, with 1,860 people currently hospitalized with #COVID19. Check hospital #data: https://t.co/lkiGTjSo8P pic.twitter.com/18t43be7tw

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) November 9, 2020

State and local public health agencies and hospital groups continue to plead with the public to follow recommended guidelines to help “flatten the curve,” and slow transmission of the virus in Wisconsin communities.

For a third straight day, no new deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Wisconsin.

That’s according to the daily summary from the state Department of Health Services. The number of test results reported dropped to one of its lowest points in recent weeks, pushing the percentage of positive test results up.

Today’s #COVID19_WI update. You can learn more about how we collect #data and how you can use it to make healthy choices with Data 101: https://t.co/rYEr4mePr9 pic.twitter.com/kxM6c4TXKW

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 8, 2020

DHS reported that 717 — or 17.6 percent — of 4,083 tests were returned as positive. The seven day rolling average of new cases is 842 per day, and the seven day average rate of new infections is 11.3 percent.

No new deaths means that number holds at 1,168 lives lost in Wisconsin due to coronavirus.

The coronavirus continues to claim lives and hospitalize people in Wisconsin.

Thursday’s daily statewide COVID-19 update included four additional deaths and 30 more hospitalizations over the previous 24 hours. The Department of Health Services reported 727 – or 7.9 percent – of 9,178 new test results were positive.

Today’s #COVID19_WI update. You can learn more about how we collect #data and how you can use it to make healthy choices with Data 101: https://t.co/rYEr4mePr9 pic.twitter.com/KTLwgnk5qJ

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) September 3, 2020

The seven-day average of reported positive daily cases is 674, down from 701 a week ago. Hospitals are currently treating 287 patients with 91 in intensive care.

The Wisconsin death toll from the global pandemic is 1,146.

Wisconsin reported a half-dozen more deaths and over 40 more hospitalizations on Wednesday.

Your daily #COVID19_WI update, and a reminder. Our Activity Level by Region and County page is updated every Wednesday. Check it out to check trends where you are, or if you have to travel, where you may be going: https://t.co/qZw0nSnWe6 pic.twitter.com/uMVyFINwK9

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 26, 2020

The Department of Health Services reported 768 — or 7.4 percent — of 10,378 new test results were returned as positive, according to new numbers released Wednesday.

The number of new cases and percentage of new cases were both up from Tuesday’s 638, and 6.4 percent. The seven-day average of 681 new daily cases is still lower than 747 a week ago. Six deaths bring the total number of lives lost in Wisconsin to 1100.

After dropping to the second lowest number of cases since June, Thursday’s COVID-19 numbers for Wisconsin are back up.

The Department of Health Services reported 943 – or 7.6 percent – of 12,415 new test results came back positive Thursday, compared with just 478 new confirmed cases and a positive test rate of 4.8 percent on Wednesday.

We know you #MaskUpWisconsin & physically distance. And we thank you for that. Along w/those efforts, it’s what you do every day that helps #SlowTheSpread of #COVID19_WI. Wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and cover your cough. More tips: https://t.co/azIna3TqRR pic.twitter.com/c0uaQlE5tO

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) August 13, 2020

The seven-day average of 775 new cases per day is down from 810 a week ago. DHS listed seven new deaths, bringing to the total to 1,018 lives lost in Wisconsin.

Forty-five new new hospitalizations bring the current number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients to 364, with 111 in intensive care.

Additional information on COVID-19 cases by region and county can be found on the DHS website.

Wednesday’s count of confirmed COVID-19 cases is the fourth highest in Wisconsin total since the pandemic began here.

The Department of Health Services reported 821 of 13,925 tests from the prior 24 hours were positive. a rate of 5.9 percent, which brings the seven-day average to 7.2 percent.

Updated #COVID19_WI numbers. And, on Wednesdays, we update the Facility-Wide Public Health Investigations page. See what’s happening in your county: https://t.co/vclH4Yi8ot pic.twitter.com/3suDx6CCvQ

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 15, 2020

The other three record setting days for case totals have all come in the last week, including 964 on Tuesday. The seven-day average is up to 796 cases per day, from 565 a week ago.

DHS also reported one additional death and 295 hospital patients with COVID-19. 88 in intensive care.

Sunday was a second straight day of no new COVID-19 deaths in Wisconsin.  However, the 10.4 percent positive tests was the second straight day of positive test rates above 10 percent. The Department of Health Services reported 522 of 4,996 new test results were positive.

We are at now at 80 labs and a daily capacity of more than 19,000 #COVID19_WI tests. Testing is key to helping #SlowTheSpread of this virus. If you have any symptoms or think you’ve been exposed, call your provider or log on to find a testing site: https://t.co/PnFZSsB1EE pic.twitter.com/s0BjXYRZE5

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) July 5, 2020

Saturday saw 738 of 6,822 new test results come back positive. That was 10.8 percent and also broke the previous single day record for positive cases. DHS also reported 31 additional hospitalizations over the weekend.