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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 20, 2020, 7:00 p.m.
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for the health and safety of our family, friends, neighbors and community.
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County*
(As of 4pm, 4/20/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/19/20)
- Positive: 4,499 (+153 from 4/18)
- Negative: 46,603 (+1,280 from 4/18)
- Hospitalizations: 1,211 (+21) or 29%
- Deaths: 230 (+10 from 4/18)
- More information: DHS website
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Please note: Case counts do not include patients with COVID-19 symptoms that were not tested. Those with mild symptoms are most often directed to self-monitor at home without testing.
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Total COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized Per Day in the Fox Valley Region
The Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center (WHAIC) in collaboration with the Department of Health Services (DHS) provides a COVID-19 Situational Awareness dashboard with regional and state data on hospital admissions, bed counts, number of hospitals with 7 days or less of PPE, etc.
View dashboard
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The "Badger Bounce Back" plan outlines criteria for Wisconsin to be able to reopen its economy in phases and includes steps to make sure workers and businesses are prepared to reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.
Safer at Home remains in effect. The Badger Bounce Back Plan does not modify, alter or supersede the Safer at Home order. However, orders instituting phases of the Badger Bounce Back Plan may be issued prior to the expiration of the Safer at Home order, if appropriate under the criteria stated in the plan.
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To dial down Safer at Home and supercharge the Badger Bounce Back, we need to:
- Reduce the number of cases and symptoms reported
- Decrease the number of infected healthcare workers
- Increase lab capacity and testing
- Increase contact tracing
- Track the spread of COVID-19
- Increase health care capacity
- Procure more personal protective equipment
Learn More:
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- If your household includes one or more vulnerable individuals, then all family members should act as if they, themselves, are at higher risk. The CDC released guidance for people living together in close quarters, such as people who share a small apartment, or for people who live in the same household with large or extended families. Read more here.
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- Yes, you may feel stress. And yes, you can manage it. Be strong, seek support, and support others in these difficult times. Together we are #ResilientWisconsin. For resources to help manage stress, visit resilient.wisconsin.gov
- COVID-19 symptoms may include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, fatigue, aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of smell or loss of taste. For many, symptoms are mild, with no fever. You can still spread the virus even if you have mild or no symptoms.
- REMINDER: Call your healthcare provider before going into a clinic if you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. This allows them to provide guidance, prepare ahead if you need to be seen, and minimize risk to others.
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Not following guidelines undermines the sacrifices our community is making.
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- 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.
- 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.
- Wear a cloth face covering in public settings.
- Click here for additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Check with your school district for free lunch and breakfast options during COVID-19 closures. School district websites are linked below:
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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