As they are doing so statewide, the number of positive tests for COVID-19 is slowly increasing in Door County. 

Thirteen of the 112 tests recorded by the Door County Public Health Department returned positive for the virus, up from the six reported last week. The totals do not include those who are taking at-home tests. The good news is that for the first time in three weeks, there were no COVID-19 related deaths in Door County, and there were no hospitalizations. Deaths were recorded each of the last two weeks, but the data may be delayed due to the processing of medical reports at the state level. 

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases has crept up statewide from 315 on March 25th to 371 last Friday.  The department is recommending a second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine for those over 50 and those with compromised immunity. Door County COVID-19 Response Coordinator Bill Hartman says the phones have been busy since the announcement was made for people to get the extra dose at their Tuesday vaccine clinics. Vaccines are available by appointment on Tuesdays at the Door County Government Center.

Numbers provided weekly by Door County Public Health

Total Tests: 28,802 (+112)
Positive: 6,580 (+13)
Probable: 365
Negative: 21,857 (+99)
Hospitalizations: 240
Deaths: 61