by Kevin Zimmermann
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) – The number of active cases of COVID-19 in Sheboygan County dropped to 86 today, the lowest since 68 were reported on July 10th according to the daily update from the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health. 5 of the 151 test results received since Tuesday were positive, yielding a positive test percentage of 3.3%. Those 5 positives raised the confirmed case count to 901. 10 more persons recovered, and of the 86 active cases, 7 are hospitalized for treatment, one more than was reported yesterday. Once again, the County DPH advised that the lower number of positive test results – as well as the smaller number of overall tests – may be skewed as a result of testing supplies nationwide being diverted to other priority areas within the US, and that the lower numbers cannot be equated to a slowing in the spread of COVID-19. Public Health also encouraged anyone with symptoms to get tested. However, if testing can’t be provided because of a shortage of supplies, it is important that one self-isolates to prevent possible spread of the disease. Also, if you’ve been exposed to someone who’s been confirmed as having COVID-19, you MUST quarantine yourself for 14 days after the exposure – even if test results come back negative for COVID-19 during the 14-day quarantine. This is because COVID-19 can take as long as 14 days to appear after being exposed to someone with the illness.
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported that 7% of test returns received since Tuesday were positive, raising the 7-day average to 8%. That added another 663 persons to the running total, now at 67,493 cases. Another 8 persons have died since yesterday, putting the death toll at 1,060. 50 more persons entered hospitals for treatment of COVID-19, and of the 369 currently institutionalized for care, 109 are in Intensive Care Units, and 354 are on ventilators.
The Wisconsin DHS today launched a “Decision Tool for Individuals and Families”, designed to support residents in making safer choices when considering how individual actions such as attending a gathering may contribute to community spread. In initiating the service, Governor Evers said “The safest choices are to stay home and wear a face covering when you are out. At the same time, we know from the data that people are choosing to participate in activites that put themselves and others at risk, and we hope this tool will assist people in making safe choices. I understand the pull to see family and do the activities we love to do, but we also need to protect ourselves and each other as much as possible.” The tool can be accessed here:
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