The number of positive tests for the coronavirus in the area took a downturn on Tuesday. Only six additional COVID-19 cases were reported in Door County, with nine more recoveries noted. The active cases decreased by four and stands at 334. Hospitalizations did not increase on Tuesday as the total number of positive tests topped 1,900, with negative tests surpassing 12,000.

Kewaunee County Public Health reported 12 new cases of COVID-19 with 25 more recoveries on Tuesday. The active cases lowered to 102, with one less person hospitalized.  Health Director Cindy Kinnard noted that this would be the last update until December 28, 2020. During the week of December 28, updates will be abbreviated due to the State of Wisconsin announcing they will not be sending out their daily update until after the first of the year. 

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced a record-high of 120 additional deaths on Tuesday, along with 2,403 new cases of COVID-19.