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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 24, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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for the health and safety of our family, friends, neighbors and community.
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CONTACT 211
FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
Assistance finding food - paying for housing bills - accessing childcare - other essential services
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm / SAT-SUN 12-4:30pm)
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County*
(As of 4pm, 4/24/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/23/20)
- Positive: 5,356 (+304 from 4/22)
- Negative: 54,573 (+3,117 from 4/22)
- Hospitalizations: 1,353 (+35) or 25%
- Deaths: 262 (+5 from 4/22)
- 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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How to Navigate the COVID-19 Dashboard
The Winnebago County Health Department's COVID-19 Dashboard contains all the latest data on cases by day, age, sex and housing. There are some great features that allow you to select specific time-frames or demographics. Watch these tips and tricks for navigating the dashboard.
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- We can’t change our current reality, but we can change how we react to that stress. Reach out and remember that being resilient does not need to mean being alone. Even in this time of physical distancing, we all need to remember the importance of human connection. You are not alone. We are in this together. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you're feeling overwhelmed.
- Teams at the State Emergency Operations Center are working together to tackle the challenges we face during the COVID-19 pandemic here in Wisconsin. These teams are made up of some of the best and brightest minds in business and technology. They are working to create and implement plans for essential supplies, contact tracing and lab capacity, in an ever-changing situation. Learn more here about the State Emergency Operations Center.
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- 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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Q&A
Q: Are dental clinics allowed to reopen after April 24?
A: The short answer is it is definitely not recommended. This particularly is directed to not opening offices with the premise of “Business as Usual”. It is not recommended that offices begin to perform general procedures such as hygiene visits and routine operative procedures, etc.
If the facility has appropriate and sufficient PPE supplies, they may consider advancing to providing urgent dental procedures, especially knowing these issues could potentially turn into emergency procedures. The procedures should be spaced apart to allow ample time to disinfect the treatment rooms and reduce aerosol contaminants as much as possible. It must also be understood that using a recommendation of 2 hours minimal time between procedures is only a bench mark and is not scientifically proven regarding COVID-19. In addition, an open concept treatment room is not recommended, and a treatment room with a door that can be closed is considered more ideal. Patients should remain in their vehicles and not in the reception area until called in for their appointment.
If front desk staff are needed in the office at the same time, they should also be provided with PPE in order to protect themselves and the patients. At bare minimum front desk staff should have masks and gloves for use.
An additional noteworthy issue going forward is we really do not know what the status of available PPE will be. This another reason to be cautious with exhausting what an office’s current inventory may be.
Q: Is take-out and food delivery safe?
A: COVID-19 is unlikely to be passed on through prepared meals ordered for take-out or delivery. Since COVID-19 is spread mainly through person-to-person contact, the best precaution to take is to avoid direct contact with service workers. If you are still concerned, here are some other practical steps you can take to stay safe when ordering take-out or food delivery:
- Practice appropriate social distancing with restaurant personnel or other customers when getting take-out at the restaurant.
- Use touch-free payment systems, including touch-free tipping.
- Place delivery bags and containers in the sink rather than on the table or countertop.
- Transfer food from takeout containers to a plate.
- Discard all delivery bags, boxes, and takeout containers in the trash or recycling.
- Wash your hands before eating.
- Leftovers should be put in your own food storage containers rather than in takeout containers.
- Clean and sanitize the sink after your meal.
Q: How long should I wait before disinfecting an area at my workplace where a person with COVID-19 has been present?
- It is recommended to close off areas used by ill persons and, if possible, wait 24 hours before beginning cleaning and disinfection to minimize the potential for exposure to respiratory droplets.
- Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area.
- Cleaning staff should clean and disinfect all areas (for example, offices, bathrooms, and common areas) used by ill persons, focusing especially on frequently touched surfaces.
- There is no recommended minimum amount of time that employers should wait after disinfection protocols have been implemented before employees can return to work in that area.
- Additional information for businesses, employers and workers.
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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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