Wisconsin Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of 4th July Weekend
Friday, July 3rd, 2020 -- 9:21 AM
-The Department of Health Services urges residents to stay home ahead of the July 4th weekend.Nearly 20% of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin tested positive in the last two weeks. This bulletin is being sent to local health officers, tribal health directors, public health nurses and staff, and key DPH staff. The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks. Nearly 20% of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin have tested positive within the past two weeks.
This spike in cases is driven in part by an increase in infections among younger people, and contact tracing by some local health departments has revealed that many of these cases can be traced back to bars. “This message is especially important for younger people to hear,” said Governor Tony Evers. “We know this is a time people like to celebrate with friends, but COVID-19 is still spreading in our state, and we need everyone to take the necessary precautions.”
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