County Executive Parisi Statement: Dane County Marks 10,000 COVID-19 Cases

October 01, 2020
Ariana Vruwink, 608-267-8823
County Executive

Dane County Executive Joe Parisi issued the following statement as the county surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19:

"As the seasons change and this pandemic stubbornly persists, it's important we resist the urges of complacency. We are all tired and frustrated, but our fight against this aggressive, relentless virus is now reaching a critical juncture. If we act with a continued sense of shared sacrifice, we can reduce needless human suffering.

"Human behavior is such a critical component in determining success at slowing COVID-19. Quite simply, that means we all get a say in what these next several weeks look like. The choices each of us make impact the community's greater good. We all can do our part to slow this pandemic down. For the safety of our friends and neighbors, we must.

"Today's data shows at least 10,000 Dane County residents have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. That's nearly the entire population of one of our communities. We have seen almost 1,000 new cases in the past week alone in our county and hospitalizations statewide are increasing. With the weather getting colder and frustrations mounting, unfortunately our work won't be easy. We need to act together and act now."