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Wisconsin tops 18,000 in positive tests for the coronavirus

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MILWAUKEE — State health officials say Wisconsin has topped 18,000 in positive test results for the coronavirus.

The update showed 523 new cases of COVID-19 in the past day, for a total of 18, 230.

There were 20 new deaths, increasing the total to 588.

Kenosha County officials reported Saturday that 45 residents of a long-term care facility in Kenosha have tested positive for the virus and three people have died.

Kenosha County Health Officer Jen Freiheit says the Kenosha Estates Living and Care Center has tested all residents and staff, adding that the facility has isolated all of the residents with coronavirus in one area.

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