COVID-19 test positivity rate nearly double in Wisconsin from this time last month

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — For the primary time in a few years, COVID-19 is not one thing persons are in all probability worrying about forward of the go to to grandma and grandpa’s on Easter Sunday.

Its specter is haunting individuals proper now nonetheless, with nearly double the seven-day common of optimistic Covid assessments from this time final month.

Pharmacists say they have been transferring a number of these at-home assessments lately, and a few of these individuals have even come again for prescriptions for treating Covid.

At Hyatt Pharmacy, Pharmacist Hashim Zaibak says many individuals involved about Covid-like signs have been coming in.

“Within the final week we’ve really seen a 50% improve in asking for and shopping for these at-home assessments,” stated Zaibak.

What he is seeing is in step with the statewide pattern, in line with the Wisconsin Division of Well being Companies.

Whereas transmission of Covid-19 remains to be thought of low in every single place within the state, and considerably much less persons are getting examined proper now, on the sixteenth of final month, the seven-day optimistic check fee was 2.8 p.c Saturday (the day earlier than Easter) it is 5.4%.

Hashim stated that is why he needs individuals to recollect Covid-19 remains to be on the market, he stated getting an at-home check generally is a good option to hold these round you secure.

“The federal government goes it away without spending a dime, there is a web site the place individuals can go and order it without spending a dime, insurances are paying for it, so even in case you are fully wholesome, no signs, get some, hold them at residence, simply in case,” stated Zaibak.

One other challenge is low booster charges, he stated getting yours is one other option to struggle again.

“As a state we’re not doing effectively, and at the same time as a rustic, we’re not doing effectively so far as the share of people that have gotten the booster,” stated Zaibak,

Milwaukee Well being Division officers put out an announcement Thursday prescribing individuals put on masks, social distance, and meet exterior if attainable over the vacation.

You may click on right here to go to the web site the place you may order free at-home check kits.