| For Immediate Release July 2, 2020
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683 Department of Health Services Urges Residents to Stay Home
Ahead of July 4th Weekend Nearly 20 % of Total COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin in Last Two Weeks The Department of Health Services urges Wisconsin residents to stay home and follow best public health practices during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. Wisconsin has seen a recent surge in cases with half of all positive cases coming within the past five weeks. Nearly 20 % of total COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin have tested positive within the past two weeks. This spike in cases is driven in part by an increase in infections among younger people, and contact tracing by some local health departments has revealed that many of these cases can be traced to bars. "This message is especially important for younger people to hear," said Governor Tony Evers. "We know this is a time people like to celebrate with friends, but COVID-19 is still spreading in our state, and we need everyone to take the necessary precautions." View the entire news release. | 
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