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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
December 21, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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closed Dec. 24-27 and Dec. 31-Jan. 3. for the holidays.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 12/21/20)
Positive: 12,111 (+38 from 12/20)
Probable**: 1,608 (+12)
Negative: 64,793 (+203 from 12/20)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 49/18
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 135 (+0 from 12/20)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 12/20/20)
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Positive: 457,177 (+1,826 from 12/19)
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Negative: 2,294,198 (+5,867)
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Ever Hospitalized: 20,120 (4.4%) (+68)
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Deaths: 4,417 (+18)
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Active Cases: 36,736 (8%)
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Recovered Cases: 415,922 (91%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 82%
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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 2 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 many 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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If you were exposed to COVID-19 and do not have symptoms, it's best to wait until day 5 or later after exposure to get tested. If you get tested to soon, there may not be enough of the virus in your system to be detected on a test. In addition, if you're following guidelines for the new 7-day quarantine option, you must get tested within 48 hours from your potential quarantine release date. This means that you would get tested on day 6 or 7 after exposure. Keep in mind, if you are following the 7-day quarantine guidelines, you must receive a negative result before you can end quarantine.
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Using an alternate quarantine option requires that you wear a mask, stay socially distanced and monitor symptoms for the full 14 day quarantine period.
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Reminder: The safest thing to do this holiday season is to stay home, but if you do decide to travel, consider getting tested 1-3 days before your trip. Also consider getting tested 3-5 days after your trip and reduce non-essential activities for a full 7 days after travel, even if your test is negative. If you don’t get tested, consider reducing non-essential activities for 10 days after travel. More information on traveling during the pandemic can be found here and a list of local testing sites can be found here.
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The COVID-19 Regional Testing Site at Sunnyview Expo Center is now open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The testing site is closed Saturday-Monday. For a list of testing locations in our area, visit our website.
- Due to the holidays, the Regional Testing Site will be closed Dec. 24-27 and Dec. 31-Jan. 3.
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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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