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Wisconsin has now confirmed more than 91,000 COVID-19 cases

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MADISON (NBC 26) -- Wisconsin has now confirmed 91,304 cases of coronavirus in the state.

New data from the Department of Health Services reported 1,348 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The state also reported ten new deaths related to coronavirus, with Menominee County reporting its first death. The state's death total is now 1,220.

The number of tests rose Tuesday to 12,266, with 10,918 returning a negative result. After record-highs the past two days, the rate of tests with a positive result dropped down to 11%. The seven day average of new cases continues to trend upward.

The Governor and state health officials briefed the public on coronavirus Tuesday: