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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
October 26, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
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REGIONAL TESTING SITE AT SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10AM-6PM / SATURDAY: 8AM-4PM / SUNDAY: CLOSED
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 10/26/20)
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†Group housing facilities include city and county jails, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes. As of October 3, 2020, confirmed cases among those living in Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities, which includes the Oshkosh Correctional Institute, are no longer included in WCHD data reports.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 10/25/20)
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Positive: 198,166 (+3,626 from 10/24)
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Negative: 1,768,026 (+10,396)
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Ever Hospitalized: 10,332 (5.2%) (+95)
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Deaths: 1,778 (+8)
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Active Cases: 40,538 (20.5%)
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Recovered Cases: 155,814 (78.6%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 82%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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At this time, we are asking anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 to notify their own close contacts of their exposure to help limit the spread of the virus. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you through the process. Additional information on next steps after receiving notification of a positive test results can be found here.
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Grocery stores are now an exempt indoor space under the state's Emergency Order #3 which limits public gatherings. Updated FAQs can be found here.
- Severe Weather Plan for the Regional COVID-19 Testing Site at Sunnyview Expo Center:
- Any prediction of severe weather, including sustained winds of over 40 mph or lightning within 5 miles, will delay testing.
- If the temperature is predicted to stay below 20 degrees during operating hours, the site will be closed that day.
- If temperatures start out above 20 degrees and drop significantly during the day, operations may close.
- If a snow event of 2 inches or more is predicted, the site will close.
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Please watch our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for closures.
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CONTACT 211 FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
Utility, Food & Housing Assistance, Elder Care, Crisis Intervention, Alcohol & Drug Recovery and Much More
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- Wear a mask.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you do not live with.
- 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.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Do not attend gatherings with people you do not live with.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough or sneeze into an elbow if no tissue is available. Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe.
- Additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Local Healthcare Providers:
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With many events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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