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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
July 29, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
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The Winnebago County Health Department has issued a
to control the transmission of COVID-19 throughout our communities.
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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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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County*
(As of 8am, 7/29/20)
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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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Each individual test is manually processed by the Winnebago County Health Department. Processing positive cases is our first priority to ensure quick notification and investigation to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Recent negative test results have not been processed yet. This will not affect our weekly report on percent positivity. Any unprocessed negative results will be accounted for in our weekly data summary that reports the average percent positivity across a two week period.
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Wisconsin
(As of 8am, 7/28/20)
- Positive: 50,179 (+762 from 7/27)
- Negative: 837,567 (+13,662 from 7/27)
- Ever Hospitalized: 4,493 (9%) (+73)
- Deaths: 906 (+13)
- Active Cases: 9,742 (19%)
- Recovered Cases: 39,513 (79%)
- Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 80%
- Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
- Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
- Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesday & Thursday)
- COVID-19 can result in prolonged illness, even among young adults without underlying chronic medical conditions. In a survey of symptomatic adults who had a positive COVID-19 test result, 35% had not returned to their usual state of health when interviewed 2–3 weeks after testing. Among persons aged 18–34 years with no chronic medical conditions, one in five had not returned to their usual state of health. Read the full CDC report here.
- Forward Analytics, the research arm of the Wisconsin Counties Association, has created an interactive COVID-19 data tool composed of multiple tabs where users can see statewide trends in total cases, active cases and deaths. It also has several tabs dedicated to individual county COVID-19 cases and deaths, including a time lapse map showing the spread of the virus since mid-March.
- The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced that Division III college conference seasons and championships in football, women’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country are to be canceled for the 2020-21 academic year. All competition in women’s tennis and women’s golf will be suspended for the 2020-21 fall term.
- Q: What do we know about transmission of COVID-19 from toilet flushing?
- A: Although viable SARS-CoV-2 has been found in the feces of some patients, and flushing is known to generate droplets and aerosols, the risk of transmission from flushing is still considered to be low based on data from previous coronavirus outbreaks, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Installing and closing toilet seats before flushing is recommended where feasible, but at this time, the data does not indicate sufficient risk to recommend mandating the installation of toilet seats in public restrooms or schools that do not already have them. The risk of transmission through droplets and aerosols generated by flushing could be further mitigated by ensuring that exhaust fans in restroom facilities are functional and operating at full capacity while occupied.
- CDC updated their funeral guidance. This guidance is for individuals and families as they work with funeral directors, community and religious leaders, and others to plan and hold funeral services and visitations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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YOU MAY HAVE COVID-19
WITHOUT KNOWING IT.
WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT OTHERS.
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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. School district websites are linked below:
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With many summer events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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