DHS Updates COVID-19 Summary Data Page

New dashboard displays key COVID-19 metrics and utilizes improved data

News Release For Immediate Release May 27, 2021 Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 DHS Updates COVID-19 Summary Data Page  New dashboard displays key COVID-19 metrics and utilizes improved data The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is updating data displayed on the COVID-19 Summary Data page. The new Wisconsin COVID-19 Summary Statistics dashboard will continue to report COVID-19 cases and deaths, with an emphasis on 7-day averages, and will now also display vaccination rates and disease activity so Wisconsinites can continue to stay informed about the state of the pandemic. The summary dashboard will include the following metrics as 7-day averages: New confirmed cases New probable cases Percent positive by test New deaths Displaying data as 7-day averages helps smooth out trends over time that may fluctuate day-to-day based on when data is reported. COVID-19 data will now only be updated Monday through Friday. "DHS is committed to providing the most up-to-date and relevant COVID-19 metrics to assist local and tribal health departments, local decision makers, and individuals make informed choices within their communities," said DHS Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake.  View the entire news release. You signed up to receive Wisconsin Department of Health Services News Releases. If you have a question, do not reply directly to this message. Email the Communications Team or call the media line at 608-266-1683.

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