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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
January 12, 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, 1/12/21)
Positive: 13,051 (+19 from 1/11)
Probable**: 1,961 (+18)
Negative: 68,738 (+85 from 1/11)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 50/27
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 160 (+0 from 1/10)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 1/11/21)
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Positive: 508,346 (+1,456 from 1/10)
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Negative: 2,405,734 (+3,998)
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Ever Hospitalized: 22,434 (4.4%) (+56)
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Deaths: 5,162 (+5)
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Active Cases: 28,218 (5.6%)
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Recovered Cases: 474,830 (93.4%)
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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.)
Vaccine Data
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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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Last week was a historic week at the Winnebago County Health Department! We got our first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine and immediately went to work vaccinating staff that will be helping out with future vaccination clinics and others from the 1a group. As of today, our health department staff has administered 200 COVID-19 vaccines with no reports of significant reactions. Severe side effects for the COVID-19 vaccine are extremely rare. When minor side effects occur, they are a normal sign your body is building protection to the virus, and most go away within a few days. More on what to expect after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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The COVID-19 testing site, previously located at the Appleton North High School parking lot, has moved indoors to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The testing site will operate Monday through Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required. Register online by visiting www.appleton.org/covid-19-testing or by calling (920) 832-6345. Click here to find other local testing sites.
- Q: Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I have received the vaccine?
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A: Yes. While medical experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide, evaluate community immunity levels, and determine how many people need to be vaccinated to stop this pandemic, it will be important for everyone to continue to wear masks, social distance, avoid gatherings and practice good hand hygiene. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC recommendations for how to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced that Police and Fire personnel will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning January 18, which begins the first step into phase 1B for Wisconsin. If you are part of police or fire personnel, please check with your employer on their vaccination plan. We will continue to provide updates on additional groups eligible for vaccination as they become available. View the DHS press release.
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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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