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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
July 17, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
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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, 7/17/20)
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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
(As of 8am, 7/16/20)
- Positive: 39,627 (+900 from 7/15)
- Negative: 699,670 (+13,371 from 7/15)
- Ever Hospitalized: 3,968 (10%) (+45 from 7/15)
- Deaths: 831 (+4)
- Active Cases: 8,236 (21%)
- Recovered Cases: 30,555 (77%)
- Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 78%
- Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
- Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
- 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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- Confirmed COVID-19 cases are moderately high and trending upward.
- Over the past two weeks, individuals aged 20-39 have had the highest confirmed case rates.
- While percent positivity is currently below 5%, the amount of testing remains inadequate.
- Disease investigators report that the number of contacts per confirmed case has been increasing and many of the contacts are coming from gatherings including graduation parties, Fourth of July parties, cookouts, camping/swimming, and golfing.
- 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 the full data summary with graphs showing percent positivity, trends by age group, healthcare capacity and much more.
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What's New
- Tips for managing stress:
- Get the 3 “goods” - That’s good-for-you foods, a good night’s sleep, and a good amount of exercise.
- Set boundaries - Don’t let the stress of current events take over what you read, watch or talk about. And don’t be afraid to ask friends and family to talk about something else.
- Stay connected - Supportive relationships keep us grounded. Reach out to family and friends, colleagues, and spiritual or support groups in whatever way you can.
- Relax your body - Do what that works for you, like taking deep breaths, stretching and exercising, meditation and spiritual activities.
- Do something you enjoy - Eat a good meal, read, create a playlist of your favorite music, play video games, or talk to family and friends.
- Avoid negative outlets - Find healthy ways to process your emotions. Avoid self-medicating with alcohol, drugs, or risky behaviors.
- Click here for resources and support to help in times of stress.
- When we’re all in, we all win. There are 6 things you can do to keep enjoying what you do:
- Wear a mask
- Stay socially distant
- Keep gatherings small
- Keep your hands clean
- Sanitize surfaces
- Avoid touching your face
- Are you all in? Find businesses resources from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to help protect employees, encourage customers to adopt safe behaviors, and ultimately keep your business moving in a positive direction.
- If you are in a 14-day quarantine because you were exposed to someone with COVID-19, a negative test result does not stop your quarantine. COVID-19 has a 14 day incubation period, so although you may test negative in the beginning of your quarantine, there is still a chance you could become infectious and test positive later. If you stop your quarantine early, you could infect others with COVID-19. Click here to see what you should do if you get a negative COVID-19 test.
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YOU MAY HAVE COVID-19
WITHOUT KNOWING IT.
WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT OTHERS.
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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. 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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