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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
November 18, 2021, 4:30 p.m.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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Winnebago County COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 11/18/21)
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55.4%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(94,487 of 170,411 people)
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58.1%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(99,086 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: : 209,608
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 11/5/21)
*DHS is working to update the data as soon as possible.
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55.2%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,212,303 people)
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58.1%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,380,513 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,530,794
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 11/18/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 93
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 18
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 12.1%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 208
(+1 from 11/11/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 30
(+2 from 11/11/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 11/17/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 2,963
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 482
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 10.8%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 8,812
Total deaths among probable cases: 965
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 15
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** Reasons a person could be counted as a probable case include: a positive antigen test, positive antibody test, or diagnosis due to symptoms and known exposure to COVID-19.
‡ Deaths reported in our Situation Updates and on our dashboard do not reflect the date of death. All confirmed deaths are verified through a review process that may take several weeks to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 11/18/21
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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- Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and the community, especially as we move into more indoor activities and holiday gatherings. If you get COVID-19, you also risk giving it to loved ones who may get very sick. COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to reduce the risk of getting the virus and also protect the people around you, particularly those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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Data continues to show that unvaccinated people account for the vast majority of severe cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. The risk of having a serious adverse reaction to the vaccine is very low — far lower than the risk of contracting COVID-19. Vaccines are free and do not require an ID or insurance. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for info.
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The FDA and CDC authorized the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses 21 days apart for full protection, and is the first and only vaccine currently available for this age group. Children and youth under 18 continue to represent the highest number of new PCR confirmed cases compared to other age groups. In the past 14 days, there were 224 PCR confirmed cases among 5- to 14-year-olds in our jurisdiction, indicating a critical burden status in this age group.
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Pfizer and Moderna booster doses are recommended for certain populations at higher risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 and may be given at least 6 months after their second dose. Johnson & Johnson booster doses are recommended for anyone 18 and older at least two months after their first dose. The FDA and CDC have also approved mixing and matching of vaccines, so individuals may choose a different vaccine type than they originally received if preferred. Additional doses continue to be recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people at least 28 days after the last dose of their primary series.
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To help keep schools open, have your child wear a mask, stay home when ill, and get tested if they have symptoms or were exposed to COVID-19. If your child is ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, keep all other children in your household home too. Find answers to common questions here.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus to others. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, protect others by getting a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms, were exposed to the virus, or feel you need a test. Even if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you can infect others.
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If you were exposed to COVID-19, it's best to wait 5-7 days from exposure to get tested. If you test too early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test. Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
- Situational Awareness:
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The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks is 883.9 cases per 100,000 people, an increase of 23% from the 720.0 cases per 100,000 reported last week.
- Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 1,359 confirmed + probable cases.
- There are at least 653 PCR tests performed every day in our jurisdiction.
- Over the past two weeks, 12.1% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. This rate indicates that more testing after exposure is needed. It's important that those infected let their contacts know to get tested.
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There are currently 98 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
- 67.1% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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Only the highest risk close contacts are being contacted directly by public health – we are asking people that test positive for COVID-19 to reach out to all close contacts themselves.
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Vaccines are available any day of the week. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your vaccine questions and find a vaccination site near you. Check with vaccine locations ahead of time if you want a specific vaccine brand.
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Winnebago County Health Department Holiday Hours: The Winnebago County Health Department will be closed this Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Contact tracing, data dashboard updates, and outreach to positive COVID-19 cases will resume on Monday, November 29. Please be assured that any urgent matters will be attended to over the holiday. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend!
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Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will no be a Situation Update next week, Thursday, November 26. COVID-19 Weekly Data Summaries will be published on the Winnebago County Health Department page after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24.
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COVID-19 testing Holiday Hours at Sunnyview Expo Center: COVID-19 testing at Sunnyview Expo Center will be closed Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Testing will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 29. If you are in need of a COVID-19 test, visit the Winnebago County Health Department or DHS COVID-19 webpage for information on all local testing sites.
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Walk-In Wednesday COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Closed Next Week: The COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Sunnyview Expo Center will be closed Wednesday, November 24. If you are in need of a COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.wcvaccine.org for information on local COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
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Ideas to Celebrate Holidays Safely: Celebrating the holiday season and its traditions are important. By taking a few simple steps, you can reduce your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 while staying connected with friends and family:
- Wear a mask, especially when visiting loved ones who may be at an increased risk for severe COVID-19
- Physically distance as much as possible. Provide extra space between the chairs at the table and different areas in your home for activities to avoid overcrowding.
- Gathering outdoors is always safer. Meet with friends and family for a post-meal walk outside.
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More tips on how to keep your family safe and healthy this holiday season.
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COVID-19 Travel Safety Tips: The next few months are jam-packed with some of the busiest travel days of the year. Whether you’re heading across the state to visit family, or across the country, traveling increases your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. It is best to wait to travel until everyone in your party is fully vaccinated. Learn more about all travel recommendations, including the testing requirements for international travel, visit the DHS COVID-19: Travel webpage.
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Are you planning a trip outside of the country? Here are some things you should know:
- Everyone must wear a mask on all public transportation.
- People cannot use public transportation if they have COVID-19 or were exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- Before boarding a flight to the U.S., fully vaccinated people must show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 3 days before travel.
- People who are not fully vaccinated must show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel.
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October 2021 Data by Vaccination Status: The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to be driven by cases among people who are not fully vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19 and the highly infectious Delta variant. High vaccination coverage will not only reduce the spread of the virus, but also help prevent new, and possibly more concerning variants from emerging. On average, fully vaccinated people are less likely to be infected, hospitalized, and die from COVID-19.
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While vaccination remains the most effective tool we have to prevent COVID-19, everyone should continue to practice good public health behaviors. This means wearing a mask indoors, avoiding large gatherings, staying home when feeling sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms or after close contact. For more information on good public health behaviors, visit the DHS COVID-19 website.
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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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How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine, or booster, if you are eligible.
- Wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you.
- Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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Learn the facts about the virus and the vaccine.
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