The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation now says Wisconsin’s peak date for its battle with COVID-19 will be April 17th instead of the 27th.
The I-H-M-E is also predicting fewer deaths from the virus in this state. The latest numbers suggest Wisconsin will see 644 deaths by June 1st – less than half the original prediction of 1,309.
By predicting the peak date will be on the 17th, the scientists are saying that is when Wisconsin will see the highest death rate and the greatest usage of hospital resources.
The I-H-M-E has also dialed back its estimated national death toll, from 93,000 to fewer than 82,000.
