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188 cases of coronavirus reported in Wisconsin

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As of Friday morning, there were 188 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Wisconsin.

Milwaukee County has the most cases, with 88 confirmed.

Here's the latest county-by-county breakdown:

Wisconsin CountyTotal Cases as of 3/20/2020
Bayfield1
Brown*2
Calumet1
Chippewa1
Columbia4
Dane*27
Douglas1
Eau Claire1
Fond du Lac15
Jefferson1
Kenosha*4
La Crosse2
Marathon1
Milwaukee*88
Outagamie1
Ozaukee3
Pierce1
Racine3
Rock1
Sauk1
Sheboygan6
St. Croix1
Walworth2
Washington2
Waukesha12
Winnebago5
Wood1
Total188

* An asterisk indicates community spread has been identified.

There have been more than 2,000 negative cases throughout the state.

On Wednesday, Governor Tony Evers ordered a scaling down of all child care settings in the state amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Centers now may not operate with more than 10 staff members present at one time and more than 50 children present at one time.

The restriction went into effect at 8 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.

“Child care is an essential service for many of the folks working on the front lines to provide healthcare and vital services to our communities during the COVID-19 outbreak,” said Gov. Evers. “This is another step forward to ensure that service continues, while protecting our child care providers who are going above and beyond their regular duties to support our families, communities, and state.”

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Evers said those using child care who can keep their kids at home should do so.

Health officials reiterated for residents to take simple steps to help prevent the spread of coronavirus:

  • Frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water.
  • Covering coughs and sneezes.
  • Avoiding touching your face.
  • Staying home when sick.

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