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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 22, 2020, 6:30 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
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, 4/22/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/21/20)
- Positive: 4,845 (+225 from 4/20)
- Negative: 49,502 (+1,661 from 4/20)
- Hospitalizations: 1,302 (+50) or 26%
- Deaths: 246 (+4 from 4/20)
- 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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Total COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized Per Day in Fox Valley Region (Dark Blue Line)
The Wisconsin Hospital Association Information Center (WHAIC) in collaboration with the Department of Health Services (DHS) provides a COVID-19 Situational Awareness dashboard with regional and state data on hospital admissions, bed counts, number of hospitals with 7 days or less of PPE, etc.
View dashboard
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Moving from boxing in all Wisconsinites to boxing in COVID-19
Once we reduce the transmission of COVID-19 and meet the Badger Bounce Back criteria, we can begin to have more flexibility to interact with others and get back to work. To do this, we need to aggressively test people, properly isolate those who test positive and quarantine their close contacts. Let's shift from “boxing in” all the people to “boxing in” the virus.
The Badger Bounce Back is based on the federal guidelines for Opening Up America Again. The plan includes criteria for a reduction in cases and in symptoms reported over an extended period of time. In addition to the need for these downward trajectories, hospitals will need to have the capacity to treat patients without relying on alternative crisis care as well as have a robust testing program in place for health care workers.
We need to work together to box in COVID-19 so we can re-open Wisconsin.
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- The CDC confirmed COVID-19 in two pet cats in New York. The cats live in two separate areas of the state. Both had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery.
- At this time, routine testing of animals is not recommended, but until more is know, CDC recommends the following:
- Do not let pets interact with people or other animals outside the household.
- Keep cats indoors when possible to prevent them from interacting with other animals or people.
- Walk dogs on a leash, maintaining at least 6 feet from other people and animals.
- Avoid dog parks or public places where a large number of people and dogs gather.
- If you are sick with COVID-19 (either suspected or confirmed), restrict contact with your pets and other animals, just like you would around other people.
- When possible, have another member of your household care for your pets while you are sick.
- Avoid contact with your pet, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing food or bedding.
- If you must care for your pet or be around animals while you are sick, wear a cloth face covering and wash your hands before and after you interact with them.
- You're not alone! Visit HealthWatch Wisconsin's COVID-19 Resource Page if you or someone you are helping:
- Just lost a job, had work hours reduced, or otherwise have unpredictable income
- Lost job-based health insurance
- Can no longer afford your ACA Marketplace Plan
- Have questions about insurance coverage for COVID-19 testing, treatment or services
- Have medical debt, unpaid bills or are being contacted by a collection agency
- Need help connecting to community resources: internet, food or heat
- The COVID-19 outbreak has people fearful and confused. News of more event cancellations, images of people wearing face masks, and increased numbers of those who are infected and who have died serve as constant reminders that things have changed for the foreseeable future. It’s stressful enough when you’re a grownup. But for kids, it can be especially scary.
- What do we tell children in times of uncertainty? UW-Madison experts share tips for talking with kids about COVID-19.
- It starts with understanding what they’ve heard, what they are fearing or thinking about it, and what questions they have. Many times they are wondering in a way that is very different than an adult perspective and responding without understanding what is on their mind might inadvertently make things worse.
- Those helping others in crisis are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic stress, because of routine exposure to distressing events and heightened emotions of people they serve. It’s called secondary trauma, and those who experience it are often too used to focusing on others to seek the help they need.
- When stress builds up, it can express itself in many different ways. Get to know the symptoms of secondary trauma and burnout, a state of exhaustion that can affect police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, emergency healthcare providers and anyone on the front lines.
- Once you’ve learned what to watch out for, make sure you know how to get help for yourself or a colleague in need.
- People struggling with an addiction, or who smoke or vape nicotine or marijuana, may be more vulnerable to COVID-19 and to developing more severe symptoms. Learn more here.
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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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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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Winnebago County Health Department
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