Active cases of COVID-19 in Sheboygan County rose by 16 since Tuesday. Data from the Sheboygan County Coronavirus Case Dashboard shows 26 new positive tests were countered by 10 recoveries with 363 cases now being monitored by the Sheboygan County Division of Public Health. 14,590 persons in the county have now had COVID-19. 9 patients are now hospitalized, one more than on Tuesday. Hospitalization rates so far this month most closely resemble those seen this past March.
The rise in cases here is consistent with statewide trends. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows a 7-day average of 1,417 new confirmed cases, and a death toll that’s now reached 7,558.
The activity level in Sheboygan County for the two-week period of August 11th through the 24th indicates a “High” activity level, with a burden of 337.9 cases per 100,000 persons and no significant change in trajectory.
Vaccination rates are picking up in the county, with 60,681 having received at least one dose. That’s an increase of 102 since Tuesday and amounts to 52.6% of the county population. 57,397 are fully vaccinated. That’s 96 more than on Tuesday, and 49.8% of the population.
