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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 29, 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
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, 4/29/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/28/20)
- Positive: 6,520 (+231 from 4/27)
- Negative: 66,630 (+3,095 from 4/27)
- Hospitalizations: 1,489 (+33) or 23%
- Deaths: 308 (+8 from 4/27)
- 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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- Temporary Food Benefits for Kids Missing School Meals - In a COVID-free world, more than 400,000 Wisconsin children receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program. To ensure that those same students continue to have access to nutritious meals, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is providing more than $140 million dollars in food benefits to families for March, April, May and part of June.
- The program is called Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer or P-EBT because the benefits will be put on cards for families to use to purchase food at grocery stores or farmer’s markets, as available.
- DHS is reaching out to families eligible for the program to let them know how to access their funds.
- For families that are already part of benefit programs with the state, the funds will be placed on their QUEST cards or a dedicated P-EBT card.
- Families not currently participating in state benefit programs that are eligible will need to apply separately.
- The P-EBT benefits are separate from the emergency FoodShare allotments announced earlier this month. Also provided to assist families during COVID-19, the emergency allotments allow current FoodShare members in Wisconsin to receive the maximum monthly benefit amount for a household their size.
- While P-EBT benefits are only for families with school-age children who were previously receiving free or reduced price school lunches, emergency allotments are available to all FoodShare households not receiving the monthly maximum amount.
- Learn more about FoodShare and temporary P-EBT food benefits.
- More than 700 companies and associations have signed the FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected” pledge. For 60 days, these companies will not terminate service, will waive late fees, and open Wi-Fi hotspots for public use.
- If you think you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms, you can start with a COVID-19 Symptom Checker. Based on your responses, next steps will be recommended to help you take care of yourself and your loved ones. This is a tool for mild symptoms. If you are experiencing a life-threatening illness or injury or a condition you want assessed quickly, go to the nearest hospital emergency department and/or dial 9-1-1 for immediate attention.
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- If you're experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider and ask them for a test. Its recommended that people with symptoms be tested whenever local resources allow.
- 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.
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- 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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