MADISON, WI (Wisconsin Radio Network-WSAU) – The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Wisconsin exceeds 900.
According to the latest totals updated Sunday, 889 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, 235 of them in intensive care. A field hospital at State Fair Park in West Allis will help alleviate hospital overcrowding. It can handle up to 530 patients. It will open on October 14.
The state Department of Health Services on Monday reported 56 more people were admitted to hospitals, amid continued concerns over the strain the pandemic is placing on health care resources. Including all patients, 83.1 of hospital beds are in use and 85.1 of ICU beds.
DHS also reported 1,956 positive tests and 9 deaths.
