COVID-19 Pandemic Update for the Afternoon of April 24th: Updated State Case Numbers
Friday, April 24th, 2020 -- 2:00 PM
COVID-19 UpdateApril 24th, Afternoon
We have a COVID-19 update for you this afternoon.
Taking a look at the updated state numbers, the state has 54,573 negative tests, 5,356 positive cases and 262 deaths. Of the positive cases, 1,353, or 25%, have been hospitalized. Clark County has 19 positive and 171 negative. For our neighboring counties, Chippewa has 20 positive and 845 negative, Eau Claire has 23 positive and 1,641 negative, Jackson has 12 positive and 222 negative, Wood has 2 positive and 374 negative, Marathon has 17 positive and 564 negative and Taylor still has no positive cases and 80 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.
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, continue to follow health expert guidelines.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.