Winnebago Co. reports first case of COVID-19, state total now at 27 - WBAY

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has increased its total positive cases of COVID-19 to 27 throughout the state, with a new case reported in Winnebago County.

On Saturday, the department released an update, bringing the active cases to 26, with one person having recovered from COVID-19 in the state.

This is an increase from the total cases of 19 on Friday.

The DHS says the following counties have cases reported:

Dane - six total cases
Fond du Lac - six total cases
Milwaukee - six total cases
Sheboygan - three total cases
Waukesha - three total cases
Pierce - one total case
Racine - one total case
Winnebago - one total case

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So far, the Department says 246 people have tested negative for the virus, with 27 testing positive in the state.

Officials have not said at this time where in Winnebago County the case was reported.

Also on Saturday afternoon, the City of Oshkosh says it is now taking precautions against the spread of the coronavirus after looking at recommendations from Governor Evers and the CDC.

City officials say all permitted events or gatherings for 250 people or more have been canceled until April 11.

In addition, city officials say they are urging organizers of Oshkosh events with 250 or more people to also cancel.

Officials add starting Monday, March 16, events at the Grand Opera House and the Oshkosh Convention Center will be limited to 250 people, and the City has also closed the Oshkosh Seniors Center and the Oshkosh Public Museum until Monday, April 13.

According to city officials, parking passes which were bought for the month of March have been extended, and will now expire May first.

Click here for a current list of city closures and cancellations as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.

This is a developing story, check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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