In Wisconsin’s COVID-19 report on Tuesday, the seven-day average for cases and deaths made an increase from Monday. The seven-day average for cases on Tuesday was 2967 and for deaths, it was 12, which is one more than Monday. In Wisconsin, 56.3% of residents have at least one vaccine dose and 53% are fully vaccinated. 

Both Door County and Kewaunee County’s public health departments are making sure to let you know about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines and urging you to get yours. Kewaunee County Public Health held a vaccine clinic on Tuesday but also encourages you to give their office a call to schedule an appointment if you haven’t got yours yet. 

Door County Public Health recently shared statistics about the vaccine’s ability to fight the predominant Delta variant. One point said that the age-adjusted rate of COVID-19 hospitalization among not fully vaccinated people is nine times higher than the rate among fully vaccinated people. Another point said that the vaccines are still highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalizations, and death from the Delta variant.