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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
August 21, 2020, 10:00 a.m.
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EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1: STATEWIDE ORDER REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS IN INDOOR PUBLIC SPACES
Click here for information on the Governor's order and additional resources on masks.
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CONTACT 211 FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
Utility, Food & Housing Assistance, Elder Care, Crisis Intervention, Alcohol & 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 8am, 8/21/20)
Released 8/20/20
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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.
** Each individual test is manually processed by the Winnebago County Health Department. Processing positive cases is our first priority to ensure quick notification and investigation to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Recent negative test results may not have been processed yet. This will not affect our weekly report on percent positivity. Any unprocessed negative results will be accounted for in our weekly data summary that reports the average percent positivity across a two week period.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 8/20/20)
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Positive: 68,233 (+740 from 8/19)
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Negative: 1,161,527 (+9,871 from 8/19)
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Ever Hospitalized: 5,469 (8%) (+39)
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Deaths: 1,067 (+7)
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Active Cases: 8,072 (11.8%)
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Recovered Cases: 59,076 (86.6%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 79%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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- Currently in Winnebago County the burden of confirmed COVID-19 cases is high and the activity level is high.
- Case rates continue to remain high in Winnebago County. Our past 2-week confirmed case rate is 119.8 cases per 100,000 population, a decrease from the 134.1 per 100,000 reported last week.
- Over the past two weeks, individuals aged 20-29 had the highest confirmed case rates.
- While testing percent positivity is at 3.8% for the past two weeks, the amount of testing remains inadequate. Not all persons with symptoms are able to get a test at this time and there are no permanent community testing sites available in Winnebago County.
- Fox Valley area hospitals have adequate capacity given the burden of disease in our community at this time. There was a slight increase from 23 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the Fox Valley Area last week to 24 this week. As of August 18, there was 1 COVID-19 patient in the ICU.
- Disease investigation capacity is adequate. All confirmed cases are reached out to within 24 hours of being communicated to the health department.
- Increased physical distancing and mask wearing are needed now to reduce case counts and decrease community spread. Keep your social circles small and avoid crowded indoor spaces.
- View our full data summaries for more information and graphs.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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We are seeing significant COVID-19 activity, and data show that this is at least partly due to activities like gatherings. A new Decision Tool from DHS helps individuals and families considering an activity or gathering think through how their decisions might impact others, what they can do to reduce risk, and if there are activities to do instead.
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The CDC updated its quarantine guidance for reexposed individuals who previously tested positive for COVID-19.
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Do you need help because of COVID-19? You are not alone! HealthWatch Wisconsin is committed to keeping you stay connected to timely information, advocacy strategies and available resources. Visit HealthWatch Wisconsin if you:
- Just lost a job, had work hours reduced, or otherwise unpredictable income
- Lost job-based insurance coverage
- 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, including internet, food or heat
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Do you need a COVID-19 test? Start by contacting your primary care provider. If testing is not available through your primary care provider, you can search for a community testing site on the DHS website. Community testing is currently not available in Winnebago County, so you may need to travel out of the area. CVS is also offering testing at select locations; the two closest locations are in Green Bay and Sheboygan. Click here for the CVS website.
- Have you been waiting more than 5 days for results from a National Guard community testing site? Do you need a copy of your test results? Call the Wisconsin COVID-19 Results Line at 866-419-6988, Monday-Friday, 8 AM–6 PM. Please wait to call the Results Line until 5 days after your test. If you call before the 5-day mark, they cannot guarantee your results will be ready.
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- Wear a mask.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you do not live with.
- 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.
- Do not attend gatherings with people you do not live with.
- 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.
- Additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Check with your school district for free lunch and breakfast options. School district websites are linked below:
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With many summer events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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