MADISON, Wis. (WTVO) — Wisconsin reported 599 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the biggest single-day jump since the pandemic began.
The previous single day record was reported a week ago, when 528 cases were reported.
Wisconsin currently has 16,400 positive cases of coronavirus, with nearly half of those in Milwaukee County.
A total of 539 people have died statewide.
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