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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
November 11, 2020, 10:30 a.m.
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All Wisconsin National Guard testing sites will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes the testing site at Sunnyview Expo Center, Appleton North High School and Christ the Rock Church in Menasha. Find an alternative testing site here.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 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, 11/11/20)
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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.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 11/10/20)
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Positive: 278,843 (+7,073 from 11/8)
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Negative: 1,939,444 (+12,926)
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Ever Hospitalized: 12,230 (4.7%) (+291)
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Deaths: 2,395 (+66)
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Active Cases: 61,944 (22%)
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Recovered Cases: 214,469 (77%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 88%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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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 Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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All Wisconsin National Guard testing sites will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes the testing site at Sunnyview Expo Center, Appleton North High School and Christ the Rock Church in Menasha. Find an alternative testing site here.
- New testing site open at UW-Oshkosh for students, staff and the general public.
- Location: Culver Family Welcome Center, 625 Pearl Ave, Oshkosh
- Hours: 11am-7pm, Monday-Friday
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You must pre-register here
- Testing is FREE and available to anyone over age 5, with or without symptoms
- Rapid antigen test, self-collected with a nasal swab
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See why your local community members are choosing to wear a mask and take other protective measures on the new Love Oshkosh Facebook page. #LoveOshkosh is a new community effort to keeping each other safe by spreading kindness and hope throughout the Oshkosh Community. Check it out and share your own story!
- Q: What if I test positive but want to remain anonymous when notifying my close contacts?
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A: There is an online tool called “Tell Your Contacts” which allows for anonymous, customizable text or email notifications. To send notifications from this tool:
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Visit tellyourcontacts.org.
- Select email or text notification.
- Enter your contacts’ information and exposure date.
- Select either the pre-written message or customize your own. You do not need to enter your name.
- Send your message.
- Q: With people moving inside due to weather and the holidays, why do they say the virus can spread more during the colder months when we are indoors, when I have been indoors in the warmer months as well?
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A: According to research, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 will thrive this winter for three reasons: dropping temperatures, diving relative humidity, and drier respiratory tracts. When the weather turns cold, air gets drier, and viruses (including SARS-CoV-2) generally live longer in cooler, drier conditions. And turning on the heat dries both the air and the tissues lining the airways, impairing how well mucus removes debris and invaders like SARS-CoV-2. Limiting the number of people in a confined space, wearing a mask, and ensuring good ventilation can help reduce the risk of infection indoors. But still, the viral particles from an infected person are more likely to accumulate indoors and not just blow away, as they might outside on a windy day, so it is important to follow these recommended precautions and limit your time spent indoors with others from outside your household as much as possible.
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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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