• The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have confirmed today the first case of COVID-19 in Winnebago County. This case has been under quarantine and public health staff are investigating contacts. Many more tests are pending and results will continue to be released. 

• Social distancing and hand washing are crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19. The entire community is urged to support these efforts. Slowing spread of COVID-19 is necessary to keep from overwhelming our health care system and protecting those most at risk of more serious illness. Those most at risk include individuals with chronic health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and/or advanced age.

• If you are experiencing MILD or MODERATE symptoms, such as fever, runny nose or cough, do NOT go to the Emergency Room. Please contact your healthcare provider for guidance. This will ensure that healthcare professionals can prepare in advance should you need to receive testing or treatment. Seeking the most appropriate level of care will help protect the community and minimize exposure to other patients and staff.

• Guidance from DHS for daycare facilities will be published soon. WCHD will send notification as soon as this guidance is available. School closings will increase participation in child care.

• Check your local municipal website for the latest government building/service updates or click below:
• City of Oshkosh
• City of Neenah
• City of Menasha / Menasha Health Department

• Cases in Winnebago County: 1 / Cases in Wisconsin: 27 (As March 14, 2020, 3pm)

• WCHD recommends limiting non-essential domestic travel if possible. Those planning trips should weigh the benefits of going versus not going.

• DHS recommends against all non-essential travel to any areas with sustained community transmission of COVID-19. This situation is rapidly evolving, and travelers should refer to this CDC list for the most current list of states with sustained community transmission (click the + sign under the map).

• For travelers returning to Wisconsin from states with sustained community transmission, DHS recommends to self-quarantine at home for 14 days and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. 

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

• March 14, 2020: Winnebago County reports first confirmed cases of COVID-19
• March 13, 2020: Gov. Evers directs all K-12 schools throughout the state of Wisconsin, both public and private, to close starting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, for two weeks.
• March 13, 2020: President Trump officially declares a National Emergency and orders every state to set up emergency operations centers, effective immediately.
• March 13, 2020: City Manager Mark Rohloff declared a State of Emergency for the City of Oshkosh
• March 12, 2020: Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency, directing the Department of Health Services to use all resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak.
• March 12, 2020: UW Oshkosh suspended all classes beginning March 16 and canceled all events until further notice
• March 12, 2020: two cases were reported in Dane County
• March 11, 2020: one case in Waukesha County was reported and two in Fond du Lac County were reported
• March 10, 2020: one case was reported in Dane County
• March 9, 2020: one case was confirmed in Pierce County
• February 5, 2020: Wisconsin confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in Dane County. On February 28, 2020, CDC confirmed that the case no longer has COVID-19 and is no longer under isolation.

• 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. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• 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.

• Investigations in Wisconsin (county specific case information is not available at this time)
• The latest Situation Report from DHS, published on March 13, 2020
• COVID-19 cases in the United States
• The CDC released actions for protecting communities from COVID-19. It includes mitigation strategies for specific groups including individuals, schools, assisted living facilities, businesses, community organizations and healthcare providers.
• Full library of print resources for schools, businesses, etc. from the CDC
• Local fit testing resources
• Visit the Winnebago County Health Department's website for resources specific to the general public, healthcare providers, businesses, community organizations, schools and first responders.