Wisconsin reports 120 new COVID-19 deaths, a record high for state

MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Wisconsin has seen a record number of newly reported COVID-19 deaths. The Department of Health Services (DHS) reported Tuesday, Dec. 22, 120 new confirmed deaths. 

Here's a breakdown of new coronavirus numbers in the state Tuesday:

New cases: 2,403

Total cases: 461,015

7-day average for cases: 2,659

Today's #COVID19_WI update, and we are seeing a record number of newly reported deaths among confirmed #COVID19 cases, at 120. Our sympathies to family and friends who have lost loved ones to this disease. Please, let's work together to #StopTheSpread: https://t.co/RMFK9qifWupic.twitter.com/7s6XjxPYLz

— WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) December 22, 2020