COVID-19 Pandemic Update for the Afternoon of June 5th: More Cases in Clark County
Friday, June 5th, 2020 -- 1:59 PM
COVID-19 UpdateJune 5th, Afternoon
We have a COVID-19 update for you this afternoon.
Taking a look at the updated state numbers, the state has 303,332 negative tests, 20,249 positive cases (an increase of 357 over yesterday) and 633 deaths, an increase of 7 over yesterday. Of the positive cases, 2,791, or 14%, have been hospitalized. Clark County has 39 positive cases and 1,370 negative. For our neighboring counties, Chippewa has 58 positive and 3,152 negative, Eau Claire has 119 positive and 5,560 negative, Jackson has 17 positive and 1,423 negative, Wood has 11 positive and 2,485 negative, Marathon has 57 positive and 3,419 negative and Taylor has 2 positive cases and 541 negative. Clark County has had 4 people die from the coronavirus. Marathon, Jackson and Wood Counties have had one person die due to the coronavirus.
Even with everything going on, the State Department of Health and Human Services wants to remind you that the coronavirus is still here and still highly contagious. No matter what you’re doing, they ask you to wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands and try to keep six feet between you and others.
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.
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