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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
January 6, 2021, 1:30 p.m.
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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, 1/6/21)
Positive: 12,728 (+26 from 1/5)
Probable**: 1,828 (+59)
Negative: 67,551 (+234 from 1/5)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 44/15
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 155 (+6 from 1/5)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 1/5/20)
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Positive: 491,341 (+3,403 from 1/4)
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Negative: 2,370,485 (+4,805)
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Ever Hospitalized: 21,796 (4%) (+216)
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Deaths: 4,979 (+95)
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Active Cases: 27,576 (6%)
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Recovered Cases: 458,650 (93%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 80%
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Percent positive, demographics, etc.
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Disease Activity by Region & County: Case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 5 p.m.)
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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.
** Reasons a person could be counted as a probable case include: a positive antigen test, positive antibody test, or diagnosis due to symptoms and known exposure to COVID-19.
‡ Deaths reported in our daily Situation Updates and on our dashboard do not reflect the date of death. All confirmed deaths are verified through a review process that may take several days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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We're receiving a lot of calls about vaccines. Vaccinations are rolled out in a coordinated effort among priority groups throughout our state. Currently, our state is vaccinating healthcare workers and long-term care facilities. Access to COVID-19 vaccines for other groups will take several months. Visit our website for vaccine updates for our area.
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Safety is the top priority during all phases of vaccine development, authorization or approval, and use. In an emergency, the FDA can issue an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) which ensures that the best medical products are available as soon as possible, while still making sure that scientific and safety standards are met. After a vaccine is authorized, the CDC and FDA will continue to track its safety for many years. For more information on COVID-19 vaccine safety, visit the following websites:
- CDC
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Winnebago County Health Department
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Click here to enlarge the image to the right that summarizes the approval and monitoring process for the COVID-19 vaccine
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- As COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins, here are signs of potential scams:
- You are asked to pay out of pocket for the vaccine
- You are asked to pay to put your name on a wait list or get early access
- Ads for vaccines through email, telephone calls or online
- Marketers offering to sell or ship the vaccine for payment
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Learn more at www.fbi.gov/coronavirus
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Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented globally and in the United States. Currently, there is no evidence that these variants cause more severe illness or increased risk of death. New information is rapidly emerging and you can find the latest updates on the CDC website.
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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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Complete this form to receive COVID-19 Situation Updates from the Winnebago County Health Department.
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Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link here.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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