WISCONSIN– With Wisconsin hitting its COVID-19 peak almost 2 weeks ago, a research study conducted by the University of Washington shows Wisconsin ought to be able to begin opening back up on May18
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According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Assessment (IHME), Wisconsin saw its coronavirus peak on April 5 when there were 20 deaths within 24 hours. The state then saw a peak in resource use on April11
With both peaks passed, the next thing to look ahead to is the date where Wisconsin can begin going back to regular. That date, as predicted by IHME, will be May 18, as long as there are containment methods that consist of screening, contact tracing, seclusion, and limiting gathering size.
By that date, they are projecting Wisconsin will have seen 302 deaths, and will have a rate of zero deaths daily.
This study likewise shows that there was and will not be any lacks in hospital beds or ICU beds.
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