| For Immediate Release September 1, 2021
Contact: Jennifer Miller/Elizabeth Goodsitt 608-266-1683 DHS Urges Wisconsinites to Mask Up and Follow Public Health Practices Ahead of Labor Day Weekend 7-day average of COVID-19 cases is the highest it has been in more than 6 months Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to celebrate safely and continue taking steps to protect themselves and others against COVID-19. Wisconsin is seeing very high case activity. The 7-day average of new confirmed cases is now 1,699 and COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Getting vaccinated against COVID-19, wearing a mask, avoiding indoor gatherings, staying home if you feel sick, and following other public health best practices are important steps everyone can take to stay safe and help prevent further spread of COVID-19 in their communities. "COVID-19 cases are rising in Wisconsin due to the more contagious Delta variant. People who are not yet fully vaccinated continue to make up the significant majority of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths," said Dr. Ryan Westergaard, Chief Medical Officer and State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases. "It is critical that we take action now to prevent further spread of the virus. Let's use all of our effective prevention tools: Get vaccinated, wear masks when gathering indoors, and stay home if you're feeling sick, especially if planning get-togethers with others over the holiday weekend." View the entire news release. | 
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