Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Waukesha, Fond du Lac Counties

WAUKESHA, WI — Three new patients in Wisconsin have tested positive for the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19.

These cases come after two Dane County residents and one Pierce County resident tested positive for COVID-19. The first Dane county case was confirmed on Feb. 5; that person self-quarantined at home and has now recovered after testing negative for COVID-19. The other two cases were announced earlier this week and both people are self-quarantined at their homes.

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Health officials said the Waukesha County patient was exposed while traveling in the United States and internationally, and is currently self-quarantined at home. Both Fond du Lac County patients were exposed while traveling, one in the U.S. and one internationally, health officials said.

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, one of the Fond du Lac patients is hospitalized, while the other person is self-quarantined at home. County health officials are working to determine the people who have been in contact with the patients to isolate or quarantine people and test those who are exhibiting symptoms.

Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement after learning of the state's three most recent cases: “Each and every day my utmost concern is for our citizens. I want to express my appreciation for the partnership between local and state health departments to mitigate COVID-19 in Wisconsin. It is important we follow recommendations from DHS and local health departments to help prevent the spread of this virus. We must protect our vulnerable populations.”

In a press statement from the Department of Health Services: “Waukesha County is working with the state to manage this situation and to mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 as much as possible,” Benjamen Jones, Waukesha County Public Health Officer, said. “The best things residents can do is follow simple CDC guidance to protect themselves by doing things like washing their hands and staying home if they’re sick.”

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