A second person has died from coronavirus in Milwaukee County, bringing the state wide total to four people.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says it is investigating the death of a 69-year-old man from complications from COVID-19.

MCMEO investigating the death of a 69 year old male from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Decedent had been hospitalized for several days prior to his death. — Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) March 21, 2020

"Decedent had been hospitalized for several days prior to his death," reads a tweet.

Coronavirus cases in Wisconsin grew to 281 Saturday, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

The state has recorded four deaths from COVID-19--a man in his 50s in Fond du Lac County, a man in his 90s in Ozaukee County, a 66-year-old man in Milwaukee County, and a 69-year-old man in Milwaukee County.

"These deaths won't be our only deaths. We will see more. We need to start preparing for that," says Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

The DHS says 4,628 tests came back negative.

"COVID-19 will impact thousands of Wisconsinites," Palm warns.

to watch Friday's state briefing on YouTube

"Our hearts go out to all the loved ones affected by these deaths, and to all those suffering from this virus,” Gov. Tony Evers wrote in a statement Thursday night. "We are committed to fighting the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and I want to recognize the hard work and bravery of our nurses, doctors, state health officials, and all those on the front lines in the effort to save lives. Together we will get through this historic health challenge.”

The Fond du Lac County Health Department

MCMEO investigating the death of a 66 year old male from complications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Decedent was a Milwaukee resident and had been hospitalized for several days prior to his death. — Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) March 20, 2020

The number of coronavirus cases increased on Friday by 51 from 155 to 206, and grew to 281 on Saturday.

Health officials told us they expected to see numbers increase as more testing facilities became available for COVID-19 testing.

to track cases in Wisconsin.

Asterisk (*) indicates community spread (e.g., not the result of travel)

Bayfield 1

Brown* 3

Calumet 1

Chippewa 1

Columbia 5

Dane* 49

Eau Claire 2

Fond du Lac 17

Green 1

Jefferson 1

Kenosha* 5

La Crosse 5

Marathon 1

Milwaukee* 126

Outagamie 2

Ozaukee 11

Pierce 1

Racine 4

Rock 3

Sauk 2

Sheboygan 6

St. Croix 2

Walworth 3

Washington 3

Waukesha 20

Winnebago 5

Wood 1

Our hearts go out to the family, community, health providers and public health officials. We are working nonstop with medical staff across the state to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites. https://t.co/2U5Y9bB4us — WIDeptHealthServices (@DHSWI) March 20, 2020

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Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and staying home if you’re sick, to help slow the spread of #COVID19.

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DHS recommends taking these steps to help stop the spread of the virus:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If you do not have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.