MILWAUKEE— As more mask mandates become mask-optional, so comes another rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin and across the country. 

President and CEO of Prevea Health, Dr. Ashok Rai, joined anchor Courtny Gerrish to give a closer look at the latest spread of COVID-19 in the Badger State.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reported nearly 1,600 hundred new daily cases Wednesday, the highest one-day total in recent weeks.

Dr. Rai explained what is driving the latest rise in case counts and offers his thoughts on if masks could be required by more places again. 

Additionally, Dr. Rai explained what someone can do to deal with the virus on a more consistent, regular basis. 

You can watch the full interview above.