COVID-19 Pandemic Update for the Afternoon of June 3rd: Two More Cases in Clark County
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 -- 1:58 PM
COVID-19 UpdateJune 3rd, Afternoon
We have a COVID-19 update for you this afternoon.
Taking a look at the updated state numbers, the state has 279,711 negative tests, 19,400 positive cases (an increase of 483 over yesterday) and 616 deaths, an increase of 9 over yesterday. Of the positive cases, 2,700, or 14%, have been hospitalized. Clark County has 35 positive cases and 1,150 negative. For our neighboring counties, Chippewa has 58 positive and 3,023 negative, Eau Claire has 114 positive and 5,260 negative, Jackson has 19 positive and 1,242 negative, Wood has 10 positive and 2,236 negative, Marathon has 55 positive and 3,220 negative and Taylor has 2 positive cases and 460 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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