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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 21, 2020, 6:00 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, 4/21/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/20/20)
- Positive: 4,620 (+121 from 4/19)
- Negative: 47,841 (+1,238 from 4/19)
- Hospitalizations: 1,252 (+41) or 27%
- Deaths: 242 (+12 from 4/19)
- 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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The "Badger Bounce Back" plan outlines criteria for Wisconsin to be able to reopen its economy in phases and includes steps to make sure workers and businesses are prepared to reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.
The Badger Bounce Back is informed in part by
President Trump's guidelines for Opening Up America Again
, a three-phased approach to reopen the economy, get people back to work and continue to protect lives
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Currently, Wisconsin does not meet the criteria the White House established to start reopening our state. The Badger Bounce Back plan takes important steps to get the state of Wisconsin there.
The goal of the Badger Bounce Back plan is to decrease cases and deaths to a low level, and increase capacity in our healthcare system so the phased reopening of businesses is possible. As part of that plan the state will be working to increase access to more testing and expand lab capacity. Under the Badger Bounce Back plan, everyone who needs a test should get a test. The state is setting a goal of 85,000 tests per week, averaging about 12,000 tests per day.
Safer at Home remains in effect. The Badger Bounce Back Plan does not modify, alter or supersede the Safer at Home order. However, orders instituting phases of the Badger Bounce Back Plan may be issued prior to the expiration of the Safer at Home order, if appropriate under the criteria stated in the plan.
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To dial down Safer at Home and supercharge the Badger Bounce Back, we need to:
- Reduce the number of cases and symptoms reported
- Decrease the number of infected healthcare workers
- Increase lab capacity and testing
- Increase contact tracing
- Track the spread of COVID-19
- Increase health care capacity
- Procure more personal protective equipment
Learn More:
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- The FDA issued grocery shopping guidance for consumers to minimize the risk of coronavirus exposure. Tips include:
- Carry your own wipes, or use one provided by the store to wipe down the handles of the shopping cart or basket.
- If you use reusable shopping bags, ensure they are cleaned or washed before each use.
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds when you return home and again after you put away your groceries.
- Before eating, rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten.
- Scrub firm produce with a clean produce brush.
- For canned goods, remember to clean lids before opening.
- Regularly sanitize counters using a commercially available disinfectant product or a DIY sanitizing solution with 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach to 1 gallon of water or 4 teaspoons of bleach per quart of water.
- What to do if you're stuck at home with an abusive partner or family member:
- Even those in emotionally healthy homes are feeling the strain of so much togetherness. But for some, this is their worst nightmare. Distance is the primary strategy for many victims of domestic violence that are finding themselves trapped with their emotional, sexual or physical abuser.
- While there are no easy answers to this very complicated situation, here are some tips to try to address the issue.
- If you are concerned but not sure if abuse is happening in your home, learn more about abuse here.
- People with substance use disorder are advised to take extra precautions during the coronavirus pandemic. Those struggling with an addiction, particularly opioid and methamphetamine use disorders, and those who smoke or vape nicotine or marijuana may be more vulnerable to COVID-19 and to developing more severe symptoms. Learn more here.
- Strong emotions are a natural response to traumatic events like a pandemic. There’s no right or wrong way to feel or act, and your reactions may change over time. It’s important to understand your responses during stressful events, so you can better manage what you’re feeling and recognize when you may need the support of a mental health or medical professional. Visit resilient.wisconsin.gov to learn the signs of stress and anxiety and find information on healthy coping.
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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
920-232-3000
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