The number of active COVID-19 cases went up as new cases outpaced recoveries in Kewaunee County again this week.  The Kewaunee County Health Department reported Friday that 139 more residents tested positive in the last week.  Active cases increased by 41 and now is at 149, with 97 recoveries noted.

Kewaunee County reported the 44th death from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic and two hospitalizations after having none last week.

Nearly half (48.8%) of Kewaunee County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is below the state average of 59 percent.