DHS: WI surpasses 5K deaths from COVID-19; 3,406 new positive cases
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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MADISON, Wis. - The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 3,406 Wednesday, Jan. 6, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 494,747.
There have been 5,039 deaths in the state, with 60 new deaths reported Wednesday by DHS officials.
Of the positive cases, 21,971 have required hospitalization (4.4%), while 461,729 have recovered (93.4%), making for 27,843 active cases (5.6%).
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More than 2.8 million have been tested.