Another Record Day: 7,777 New Coronavirus Cases In Wisconsin

MADISON,WI — The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported at least 7,777 cases on Friday — an increase from 7,497 positive cases on Thursday. The latest cases bring the total number, to date, to more than 300,000.

"It took 7 months to get to 100,000 cases, 36 days to hit 200,000, and only 18 days to get to 300,000," the department tweeted.

There are 14 patients in the Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Par. The facility has 530 patient spaces, 296 of which include in-line oxygen care in a non-traditional, temporary environment.

Gov. Tony Evers delivered a primetime address on Tuesday, calling for unity and working together in responding to the pandemic.

During his address, Gov. Evers pointed to projections from the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The institute's projections show that around 5,000 Wisconsinites could die from the coronavirus by January 1, 2021, if no further actions are taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That would mean an additional 2,500 Wisconsinites who would not make it to New Year's Day.

As the coronavirus continues to surge across the state, Gov. Evers announced Executive Order 94, which includes new measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

The order advises Wisconsinites to stay home, urges precautions Wisconsinites should take to stay safe if they have to leave their home, and encourages businesses to take additional steps to protect workers, customers, and the surrounding community.

Gov. Evers also announced in the coming days he will be introducing new coronavirus response legislation to provide more support for Wisconsinites. He again called on Congress to pass legislation providing additional resources to states across the country.

"Each day this virus goes unchecked is a setback for our economic recovery," Evers said.

He added the bars, restaurants, small businesses, families and farmers will continue to suffer if the state doesn't take action right now.

"Our economy cannot bounce back until we contain this virus," Evers said.

Evers also declared a public heath emergency in September and extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21. The order, which was in effect since August, was set to expire in September. Under the original mask order, Wisconsin residents age 5 and older are required to wear a face mask when they are indoors or in an enclosed space, other than at a private residence, with anyone outside their family or living unit.