COVID-19 Pandemic Update for the Afternoon of April 21st: Updated State Numbers
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 -- 2:41 PM
COVID-19 UpdateApril 21st, Afternoon
We have a COVID-19 update for you this afternoon.
Taking a look at the updated state numbers, the state has 47,841 negative tests, 4,620 positive cases and 242 deaths. Of the positive cases, 1,252, or 27%, have been hospitalized. Clark County has 17 positive cases and 143 negative. For our neighboring counties, Chippewa has 20 positive cases and 748 negative cases, Eau Claire has 22 positive cases and 1,476 negative, Jackson has 12 positive and 191 negative, Wood has 2 positive and 327 negative, Marathon has 17 positive and 506 negative and Taylor still has no positive cases and 77 negative. Clark, Marathon and Jackson Counties have had one person die due to the coronavirus.
Again, Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order, asks 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 continue 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 we’re 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.