COVID-19 in Wisconsin: No new deaths, close to 500 new cases Monday

No Wisconsinites died from COVID-19 in the last day, according to new data released Monday by the state Department of Health Services. 

However, 494 new positive cases were reported to the state after a record-breaking increase in cases over the weekend. A total of 36,942 people have tested positive to date in Wisconsin and 659,479 negative tests have been reported. 

A total of 820 Wisconsin residents died from the virus so far and 28,670 have recovered. 

Gov. Tony Evers extended the state's stay-at-home order until May 26, but on May 13, the state Supreme Court blocked the extension, effecively opening all establishments in the state. Hours later, images emerged of packed bars across the state, leading the Governor to call his state "The Wild West." Evers' original "Safer at Home" order went into effect on March 25. 

On April 4, President Donald Trump approved disaster declaration for Wisconsin due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration allows for federal funding to be allocated to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations that were impacted by the virus.

If you have questions or immediate needs related to COVID-19, you can Text COVID19 to 211-211, visit 211Wisconsin.org or call 211. Call volumes are high, so officials are asking people to be patient and try to use the text or online options first. 

If you are experiencing signs and symptoms of COVID-19, health officials advise you to call your health care provider. 

To prevent illness, wash your hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, clean frequently touched surfaces every day and stay home when you are sick.