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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
May 29, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
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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, 5/29/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 5/28/20)
- Positive: 17,707 (+733 from 5/27)
- Negative: 233,588 (+12,869 from 5/27)
- Hospitalizations: 2,499 (+47) or 14%
- Deaths: 568 (+18 from 5/27)
- More information: DHS website
- Badger Bounce Back Dashboard
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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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- While we're familiar with viruses like the common cold and flu, COVID-19 is new and presents a situation that none of us could have imagined a few short months ago. The fact that it's extremely contagious has resulted in business closures, social distancing and quarantine measures which have disrupted our daily lives. It's more important now than ever to pay attention to mental health during this time of isolation and uncertainty. Your concerns are valid, but there are still many things you can control. Click here to enlarge the graphic to the right to learn more.
- As the number of COVID-19 cases increase, so does the associated anxiety. Mental Health America provides a wide range of resources for individuals and communities regarding COVID-19 and mental health. They provide resources for financial support, veterans, caregivers, health care providers, older adults and much more on their COVID-19 website. Check it out!
- Greater Oshkosh EDC Business Finance Programs: The Greater Oshkosh Economic Development Corporation has several business finance programs available to companies impacted by COVID-19. These programs include the Greater Oshkosh Emergency Response Loan Fund, Winnebago County Rapid Recovery Loan Fund, Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund, and Greater Oshkosh Revolving Loan Fund. The amounts and terms of the loans vary significantly, find out if one of the funds is a good fit for your business by visiting the Greater Oshkosh EDC website.
- FREE Farmers to Families Food Box - Available to anyone in the Oshkosh community who could use some additional support during COVID-19
- Mondays in June (1, 8, 15, 22)
- 25-pound box of fresh produce, meat and dairy
- NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS
- Provided through the USDA Farmer Relief Program
- Dental Settings: The CDC is hosting a call on Wednesday, June 3, from 1 to 2 p.m., on updated guidance for dental settings, including recommendations for resuming non-emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters also will discuss strategies for dental healthcare facilities to optimize PPE. More info here.
- Contact tracing is a valuable tool to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. It's very important for those contacted by the health department to share as much information as possible, as soon as possible, to identify others that may have been exposed. All information collected is confidential and protected.
- 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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PHYSICAL DISTANCING & HAND WASHING ARE THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST COVID-19
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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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