City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

MILWAUKEE – The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week decreased to 21.9 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “moderate transmission” category. The percentage of positive COVID-19 test results decreased to 1.6% and remains in the “low transmission” category. Additionally, based on the new CDC guidelines, Milwaukee County remains in the low COVID-19 Community Level.

Currently, 63.9% of city of Milwaukee adults 16 years and older are fully vaccinated, and 46.7% of fully vaccinated individuals have received a booster dose. Of children ages 5 to 11, 18.2% have completed their pediatric COVID-19 vaccine series and 22.8% have received at least one dose.

“Increasing our vaccination rate is crucial to eradicating COVID-19 from our community,” said Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson. “The vaccine drastically reduces your chance of severe illness, hospitalization, or death from contracting the virus. It also can lessen your likelihood of experiencing long COVID symptoms and will decrease your probability of spreading the virus, keeping those around you safe as well. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible.”

Spring break, for many, means a family vacation. Those who are fully vaccinated, including additional doses for individuals who are immunocompromised or booster doses when eligible, may feel comfortable traveling this spring break. Continuing to practice proper COVID-19 safety guidance, especially for those who are not yet fully vaccinated, is imperative to staying safe. Travel can increase the risk of contracting COVID-19, so wearing a well-fitting mask and following local guidance are recommended to lower that risk.

More importantly, anyone experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or has in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 should get tested, wear a mask until receiving a negative test result, and forgo any travel or public activities. Following the CDC’s COVID-19 travel guidance can help prevent an increase in positive cases following spring break.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.