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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 28, 2020, 5:30 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
One-stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care,
crisis intervention, alcohol and 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 4pm, 4/28/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/27/20)
- Positive: 6,289 (+208 from 4/26)
- Negative: 63,595 (+2,224 from 4/26)
- Hospitalizations: 1,465 (+41) or 23%
- Deaths: 300 (+19 from 4/26)
- 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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- Emergency Order #34 goes into effect tomorrow at 8 a.m. and allows nonessential businesses to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals.
- All of these businesses must operate free of contact with customers by providing payment options online or over the phone, enact proper disinfecting practices, and operations must be able to be performed by one staff member.
- Businesses allowed to open include:
- Dog groomers
- Small engine repair shops
- Upholstery businesses
- Outdoor recreational rentals, such as boats, golf carts, kayaks and ATVs
- Automatic or self-service car washes
- Updated Safer at Home FAQs
- Press Release from Gov. Evers
- Video: Media brief with Gov. Evers and DHS (4/27/20)
- The Badger Bounce Back is Wisconsin’s plan to decrease COVID-19 cases and deaths to a low level and increase capacity in our health care system so that a phased reopening of businesses is possible. The Badger Bounce Back plan includes gating criteria (metrics and data) that will be used to determine when people can get back to interacting together and back to work. Click here to view the Badger Bounce Back Dashboard that shows our progress toward reopening the state.
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- The Badger Bounce Back Plan calls for an increase in testing to better identify people with COVID-19, so those that test positive can properly isolate and their close contacts can quarantine. If you have not been diagnosed with or tested for COVID-19 but are having symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and ask them for a test. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends that people with symptoms of acute respiratory illness be tested for COVID-19 whenever local resources allow. There may be some circumstances where your doctor recommends that you isolate at home without testing.
- According to the CDC and DHS, COVID-19 symptoms may include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, chills, repeated shaking with chills, body or muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell. For many, symptoms are mild, with no fever.
- This Friday, the DNR will reopen 34 state parks and forests across Wisconsin, under special conditions to help minimize overcrowding, allow for social distancing requirements, and promote a safe and enjoyable experience for staff and visitors. Visit the DNR website for a full list of parks affected.
- The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) hosted a media briefing this afternoon. Topics included National Guard support, testing capacity, isolation centers and personal protective equipment. Click here to view.
- In it together. Stronger than ever. Whether you want to lend a helping hand or you need a helping hand during the COVID-19 pandemic, United Way Fox Cities' Give Help • Get Help Hub can help connect volunteers and organizations in need.
- Do you know anyone who is struggling to access food resources or is being laid off because of COVID-19? Apply for FoodShare and a Quest Card to get help through this tough time. The FoodShare Helpline is available Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30, to provide community resource information and application assistance all over the phone. Call 1-877-366-3635 or text 608-467-1657.
- New Winnebago County COVID-19 Hotline Hours (920-232-3026): Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- Guidance for those living in shared housing - Shared or congregate housing includes apartments, condominiums, student or faculty housing, national and state park staff housing, transitional housing, and domestic violence and abuse shelters.
- The CDC updated guidance for dental settings to include the following:
- To address asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, require facemasks or cloth face coverings for everyone entering the dental setting, regardless of whether they have COVID-19 symptoms.
- Actively screen everyone on the spot for fever and symptoms of COVID-19 before they enter the dental setting.
- Actively screen DHCP on the spot for fever and symptoms before every shift.
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- Children who receive free or reduced price meals through their school will continue to have access to nutritious meals while schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.
- 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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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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