MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released a three-phase plan for restarting the state's economy amid the coronavirus pandemic but said public health conditions need to improve before the state can begin putting the plan into action.
Monday, the state Department of Health Services reported a total 4,499 positive tests and 230 deaths in the state, an increase of 153 cases and 10 more deaths since Sunday afternoon.
The state says Brown County has 285 cases, but Brown County Public Health says that number is even higher -- 297 cases, or 119 more cases than Friday. Much of that increase is blamed on a cluster at a JBS plant (see related story). Brown County's updated numbers will be reflected in state figures in the next day or two.
(See below for a county-by-county breakdown.)
Badger Bounce Back Plan
The Badger Bounce Back plan is a phased reopening of businesses to decrease coronavirus cases and increase the capacity of Wisconsin's health care plan.
"It's more like turning a dial than flipping switch," the governor said, repeating a line he used last week.
"We've heard from businesses around the state how eager they are to get back to work. We are eager, too."
Phase one would allow gatherings of up to 10 people, let restaurants open with physical distancing requirements, remove more restrictions on essential businesses, and let schools resume some in-person teaching.
Phase two would allow gatherings of up to 50 people, reopen colleges and universities, let restaurants fully reopen and let bars and non-essential businesses open with physical distancing requirements,
Phase three lets all public gatherings and business operations resume with some protective measures for vulnerable groups of people.
To begin reopening businesses without risking a second surge in coronavirus infections and deaths, the state needs to see 14 straight days with declines in both positive tests and reports of patients with flu-like symptoms and make sure hospitals have what they need to treat all patients.
CLICK HERE to read the detailed plan
The governor says there is no timeline for any of the phases - that depends on public health conditions and readiness -- but he's hopeful it can begin in the next month. The Safer at Home order he extended expires May 26.
He noted studies show many people infected with the coronavirus don't have any symptoms but are still carriers of the disease.
As part of the Badger Bounce Back Plan, Wisconsin is relaxing testing criteria so people who appear to need a test can get one. Gov. Evers says 250,000 additional test supplies are expected in the coming weeks. The state's goal is to test 85,000 people per week through public and private laboratories (at that rate, it would take about a year-and-a-half if the goal were to test every person in Wisconsin).
The Wisconsin National Guard says 225 additional service members will support efforts to collect specimens and set up mobile testing sites. Two mobile sites opened in Milwaukee on Monday to support community health centers. Other sites have not been determined.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the Badger Bounce Back Plan will include working with businesses to make sure they're prepared for a "new normal." The state will work with human resource departments and make sure businesses of all kinds have the right tools to prevent spreading the virus.
Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm said the phases may include opening bars and restaurants but only allowing 10 customers inside at a time or moving tables to maintain a safe physical distance.
CLICK HERE to read the WEDC's plan for businesses and workers
The WEDC is also working with banks and community institutions to make sure federal funds and state grants are distributed to help small businesses and applications are being processed.
Cases county-by-county
Adams - 4 cases (1 death)
Ashland - 2 cases
Barron - 6 cases
Bayfield - 3 cases (1 death)
Brown - 285 cases (1 death)
Buffalo - 4 cases (1 death)
Burnett - 0 cases
Calumet - 6 cases
Chippewa - 20 cases
Clark - 16 cases (1 death)
Columbia - 27 cases (1 death)
Crawford - 3 cases
Dane - 364 cases (19 deaths)
Dodge - 19 cases (1 death)
Door - 9 cases (1 death)
Douglas - 8 cases
Dunn - 9 cases
Eau Claire - 22 cases
Florence - 2 cases
Fond du Lac - 65 cases (3 deaths)
Forest - 0 cases
Grant - 23 cases (3 deaths)
Green - 9 cases
Green Lake - 1 case
Iowa - 6 cases
Iron - 2 cases (1 death)
Jackson - 12 cases (1 death)
Jefferson - 32 cases
Juneau - 10 cases (1 death)
Kenosha - 257 cases (5 deaths)
Kewaunee - 8 cases (1 death)
La Crosse - 25 cases
Lafayette - 3 cases
Langlade - 0 cases
Lincoln - 0 cases
Manitowoc - 6 cases
Marathon - 17 cases (1 death)
Marinette - 5 cases (1 death)
Marquette - 3 cases (1 death)
Menominee - 1 case
Milwaukee - 2,191 cases (132 deaths)
Monroe - 13 cases
Oconto - 5 cases
Oneida - 6 cases
Outagamie - 35 cases (2 deaths)
Ozaukee - 80 cases (9 deaths)
Pierce - 7 cases
Polk - 4 cases
Portage - 4 cases
Price - 1 case
Racine - 174 cases (10 deaths)
Richland - 8 cases (1 death)
Rock - 80 cases (4 deaths)
Rusk - 4 cases
Sauk - 34 cases (3 deaths)
Sawyer - 2 cases
Shawano - 6 cases
Sheboygan - 43 cases (2 deaths)
St. Croix - 11 cases
Taylor - 0 cases
Trempealeau - 1 case
Vernon - 0 cases
Vilas - 4 cases
Walworth - 86 cases (6 deaths)
Washburn - 1 case
Washington - 86 cases (3 deaths)
Waukesha - 269 cases (11 deaths)
Waupaca - 4 cases (1 death)
Waushara - 2 cases
Winnebago - 41 cases (1 death)
Wood - 2 cases
Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Alger - 0 cases
Baraga - 0 cases
Chippewa - 2 cases
Delta - 13 csaes (1 death)
Dickinson - 3 cases (2 deaths)
Gogebic - 4 cases (1 death)
Houghton - 2 cases
Iron - 0 cases
Keweenaw - 0 cases
Luce - 1 cases
Mackinac - 4 cases
Marquette - 32 cases (6 deaths)
Menominee - 1 cases
Ontonagon - 0 cases
Schoolcraft - 3 cases
As of Monday, 1,211 patients with COVID-19 spent some time in the hospital during their treatment. Of those, 168 are currently in ICU.
There are 339 patients receiving mechanical help with their breathing, well below the state's supply of 1,300 ventilators.
About 36% of the state's hospital beds remain available.
Symptoms and Prevention
People of all ages can get sick from the coronavirus. It's a new virus, and nobody has natural immunity to it. The CDC says symptoms may appear between 2 and 14 days after contact with an infected person, but studies find 1 in 4 people carrying (and potentially spreading) the virus may have no symptoms.
Symptoms include a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Emergency signs include pain and pressure in the chest, confusion, trouble breathing, and bluish lips or face.
"The virus is found in droplets from the throat and nose. When someone coughs or sneezes, other people near them can breathe in those droplets. The virus can also spread when someone touches an object with the virus on it. If that person touches their mouth, face, or eyes, the virus can make them sick," says DHS.
Older people and those with underlying health conditions (heart disease, diabetes, lung disease) are considered at high risk, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Precautions are also needed around people with developing or weakened immune systems, including young children, pregnant women and certain medical patients.
To help prevent the spread of the virus:
- Stay at least six feet away from other people.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay at home as much as possible. Cancel events and avoid groups, gatherings, play dates and nonessential appointments
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care
- Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask. At a minimum, use a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Clean frequently-touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles).
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