MILWAUKEE (AP) — The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Wisconsin is nearing 6,000.

Wisconsin health officials reported Sunday the number of people in the state testing positive for COVID-19 has grown to 5,911, up 224 from the day before.

The number of deaths officially attributed to the coronavirus in Wisconsin grew Sunday to 272, an increase of six from the previous day.

Statewide, 59,235 tests have come back negative. That’s an increase from 57.138 negative tests reported Saturday.

Hospitalizations increased to 1,397, up from 1,376 on Saturday. Health officials said 24% of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in Wisconsin have been hospitalized.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.