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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 27, 2020, 7:30 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, 4/27/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/26/20)
- Positive: 6,081 (+170 from 4/25)
- Negative: 61,311 (+2,076 from 4/25)
- Hospitalizations: 1,415 (+18) or 23%
- Deaths: 281 (+9 from 4/25)
- 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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- Gov. Evers announced another turn of the dial in expanding allowed operations for nonessential businesses, providing even more opportunities for businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way.
- Emergency Order #34 goes into effect on Wednesday at 8 a.m. and allows nonessential businesses to do curbside drop-off of goods and animals.
- All of these businesses must operate free of contact with customers by providing payment options online or over the phone, enact proper disinfecting practices, and operations must be able to be performed by one staff member.
- Businesses allowed to open include:
- Dog groomers
- Small engine repair shops
- Upholstery businesses, and others to safely open
- Outdoor recreational rentals, such as boats, golf carts, kayaks, ATVs
- Automatic or self-service car washes
- Updated Safer at Home FAQs
- Press Release from Gov. Evers
- Video: Media brief with Gov. Evers and DHS (4/27/20)
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- The Winnebago County COVID-19 Dashboard is now sharing confirmed case rates by municipality. Confirmed case counts are also shared for any municipality that has 5 or more cases.
- Children who receive free or reduced price meals through their school will continue to have access to nutritious meals while schools are closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.
- According to the CDC and WI 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. 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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Q&A
Q: Will Farmer's Markets be allowed to open?
A:
Farmers markets in Wisconsin
are considered essential businesses that may remain open because they provide a critical food resource. Markets also provide an essential opportunity for Wisconsin farmers to connect with their communities. Per
Emergency Order #28
, all farmers markets must take the following actions:
- Close all seating intended for consuming food.
- Prohibit food samples.
- Self-dispensing unpackaged food areas (including fresh produce) may stay open.
- Areas that require customers to use tongs or scoops are encouraged, but not required, to close; vendors must sanitize the tongs and scoops frequently.
- Follow social distancing requirements between all individuals on the premise to the maximum extent possible.
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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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