COVID-19 Pandemic Update for the Afternoon of April 8th: Updated State Numbers
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 -- 2:35 PM
COVID-19 UpdateApril 8th, Afternoon
We have a COVID-19 update for you this afternoon.
Taking a look at the state numbers as of this afternoon, the state has 30,115 negative tests, 2,756 positive cases and 99 deaths. Of the positive cases, 790, or 29%, have been hospitalized. Clark County has 7 positive cases and 88 negative. For our neighboring counties, Chippewa has 17 positive cases and 475 negative cases, Eau Claire has 21 positive cases and 946 negative, Jackson has 5 positive and 88 negative, Wood has 2 positive and 236 negative, Marathon has 12 positive and 319 negative and Taylor still has no positive cases and 48 negative.
Again, Wisconsin is under a “Safer at Home” order, which askses all residents to avoid unnecessary travel. You can still go to the grocery store or pharmacy, get gas, get dinner from a local business, work in the yard, walk the dog, ride a bike, etc.; just practice social distancing when you do so.
Finally, as we continue to mention, people need to take this seriously. This falls on all of us. The methods are working. We just need to keep following the guidance of the CDC and the state so we can get Wisconsin back open for business and get things back to normal. We must put aside petty politics and work together. This is a trying time, but we will get through it with the right mindset and if we work together and help each other along during these difficult times. If there’s anything we can do at Central Wisconsin Broadcasting to help, please reach out. We have many resources available to you on our website and Facebook page and were happy to answer your questions. If we can’t, we can put you in touch with someone that can. But above all, stay calm, take care, buy your groceries one week at a time and continue to follow health expert guidelines.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.