La Crosse adds 34 COVID cases, 1,129 vaccinations; Vernon reports 2nd death in as many days

Another 34 cases of COVID-19 in La Crosse County.

The daily average over the past week is now 23.4 cases. Last week that average was 54, which did include a day with 144 cases. Without that day, the average is still 39 a day.

State data shows 1,129 more La Crosse County residents have been vaccinated, bringing the total to 23,817.

In surrounding counties, one COVID-19 death. It’s the second consecutive day Vernon County has reported a death, bringing the total there to 39.

In the Coulee Region, there have been five virus deaths in February — two in Vernon, two in Trempealeau and one in Jackson counties. In January, there were 40 COVID-19 deaths, including 11 from La Crosse County.

Here’s a look at new cases, the average cases the past week, total and active cases, as well as current hospitalizations Wednesday:

Statewide, 809,370 have been vaccinated in Wisconsin, which reported under 1,000 cases for the fifth consecutive day. That hasn’t happened since Sept. 9-13.

As can be seen below, Wisconsin is averaging more deaths this week than last, however. Cases in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota are down this week versus last. Hospitalizations in each state are about even comparing the two weeks.

Here’s a look at state’s daily averages the past seven days, compared to averages from a week ago:

WISCONSIN
CASES — NOW: 919, LAST WEEK: 1270
HOSPITALIZATIONS — NOW: 77, LAST WEEK: 83
DEATHS — NOW: 25, LAST WEEK: 23

MINNESOTA
CASES — NOW: 891, LAST WEEK: 942
HOSPITALIZATIONS — NOW: 62, LAST WEEK: 60
DEATHS — NOW: 12, LAST WEEK: 16

IOWA
CASES — NOW: 679, LAST WEEK: 886
HOSPITALIZATIONS — NOW: 46, LAST WEEK: 58
DEATHS — NOW: 28, LAST WEEK: 63

Here are Wednesday’s new cases, hospitalizations and deaths statewide: