Coronavirus
As U.S. surpasses 1 million cases, Wisconsin ties single-day high with 19 deaths
As the U.S. surpassed 1 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, the state of Wisconsin hit a high in the single-day death toll.
The state confirmed another 208 cases Tuesday, along with 19 deaths — the most since April 4, when there were also 19.
La Crosse County remains at 28 confirmed cases, while Vernon still has one and Trempealeau is at two.
Totals now in Wisconsin: 300 deaths, 6,289 confirmed cases.
Minnesota suffered another 15 deaths from the virus Tuesday.
The state has now had a double-digit death toll 11 of the past 12 days — and nine on that other day — including four days above 20. Before that, Minnesota had only one day with double-digit deaths.
There were also another 365 confirmed cases — the most the state has seen by 104, which could partially be a result of ramped up testing. Though health officials say the real number of Minnesotans infected with the coronavirus is likely much higher because most people don’t qualify for testing, and studies suggest that people can be infected without feeling sick.
Houston and Winona counties reported no new cases or deaths. Winona still remains at 66 cases, 14 deaths. Houston has just one case.
Totals now in Minnesota: 301 deaths, 4,181 confirmed cases.
In Iowa, there were another 508 new cases and nine deaths.
Totals now in Iowa: 136 deaths, 6,376 cases.
Currently, 1 in 79 people living in Iowa have been tested, according to the state.
Nationwide, there was another 14,019 cases and 1,326 deaths from the virus Tuesday, so far.
Totals in the U.S.: 58,123 deaths, 1.02 million cases — the most of any country by far. More than 1,000 Americans are dying every day from the virus.
Spain has the second-most cases (232,128) and Italy has the second-most deaths (27,359).