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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
December 2, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
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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, 12/2/20)
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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.
** 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 many days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 12/1/20)
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Positive: 391,313 (+4,078 from 11/30)
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Negative: 2,156,410 (+6,414)
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Ever Hospitalized: 17,372 (4.4%) (+277)
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Deaths: 3,420 (+107)
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Active Cases: 68,406 (18%)
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Recovered Cases: 319,426 (82%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 85%
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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 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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If you had contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, it's important that you quarantine and self-monitor for symptoms. More info on how to monitor for symptoms can be found here.
- COVID-19 has had a profound impact on workers and their families across the state. In response, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and the UW School for Workers have developed materials to help support people through this challenging time.
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Working Safely: COVID-19 and Your Job is a short handout available in several languages that provides information for workers who:
- Think they were exposed to COVID-19 at work
- Need help with health insurance, medical care or mental health support
- Don’t feel safe from the virus at work
- Are fearful of or experiencing employer retaliation or discrimination
- Need income supports, including to get through quarantine or isolation
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COVID-19: Response Resources for Wisconsinites includes a variety of support and resources that can help people through this challenging time, such as:
- Income supports
- Health care
- Food
- Housing
- Utilities, internet
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Additionally, the University of Wisconsin – Madison School for Workers has information on COVID-19, including a series on workers’ rights that covers topics like:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Unemployment benefits
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There are several testing options in the area (find a list here). When you are registering, please be aware that confirmation codes are not universal. Each testing site has their own registration process, and confirmation codes cannot be used at other locations. Also, please be sure to use your full legal name when registering so you results are properly processed.
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Free EBT Card FoodShare Payment Processing Equipment Available to Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farmers - DHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service have started a new program to support Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farmers that want to accept electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card payments. The program will allow DHS to pay for necessary equipment and all service fees through September 30, 2021. Farmers Markets and Direct Marketing Farmers interested in this equipment must complete and submit an application form, F-01697. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2021. A Farmers Market refers to an entire marketplace, including all participating vendors. A Direct Marketing Farmer is a single farmer, or family farm, that sells their own farm products.
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Due to the holiday weekend and lack of community testing availability, it is likely we will see the number of cases drop early this week. This is likely to be followed with higher case numbers due to an increased demand for testing after the holiday. Please continue to look at the weekly trends to best assess current case activity. With the increase in antigen testing it is important to look at the total confirmed plus probable case numbers to understand the current burden. Positive antigen results are considered a probable case.
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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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Complete this form to receive COVID-19 Situation Updates from the Winnebago County Health Department.
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Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link here.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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