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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
May 1, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
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Stay
Safer at Home
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, 5/1/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 4/30/20)
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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.
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- Wisconsin received a delivery of 230,000 N95 respirator masks from FEMA, providing a needed boost to efforts to obtain personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution in the state. FEMA has also informed the state that it will be receiving technology in the form of a Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System™ to help decontaminate N95 respirator masks, which will help extend the life of these important supplies. “Staff at the State Emergency Operations Center has been working tirelessly to acquire PPE... However, it only addresses a small portion of the ongoing need in Wisconsin for reliable access to PPE,” said Gov. Evers.
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed during this time of uncertainty? You’re not alone. Access All Mental Health's free resources, designed to help you care for your mental health and wellbeing during Coronavirus.
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- If you're experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider and ask them for a test. 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.
Q&A
What is an isolation site?
An isolation site benefits the community in many ways. It provides a safe place for people to recover from COVID-19 without infecting others, which in turn helps prevent further spread of the virus. An isolation site also preserves space at local hospitals by opening up room for those that need it the most.
Who would use an isolation site?
An isolation site is a great option for people who lack an appropriate setting to recover from COVID-19 and do not need medical support. This could include someone who needs to protect a vulnerable family member, a healthcare worker exposed to the virus, or someone that cannot properly distance from others in the home. People staying in an isolation site are either confirmed to have COVID-19 or they are suspected to have the illness.
Individuals staying at an isolation site are there voluntarily and must be referred by a medical provider or public health official. You cannot call the site directly to reserve a room.
Is there a risk to the community if an isolation site is set up?
An isolation site actually protects the community by managing the virus and preventing further spread. An isolation site is an area that is restricted from the public, and only those that can remain in their room for the entire duration of their stay will be admitted. COVID-19 is an unpredictable disease, so preparing an isolation site now ensures that we will be ready should a surge or a need arise.
Will there be an isolation site in Winnebago County?
While an isolation site has been approved by the Winnebago County Board, it will not be immediately opened. The Winnebago County Health Department is working with health systems and other health department jurisdictions to use the resources already present in the region and state until such time as a surge in demand indicates the need to open a site.
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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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