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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
November 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 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, 11/23/20)
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† Group housing facilities include city and county jails, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes. As of October 3, 2020, confirmed cases among those living in Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities, which includes the Oshkosh Correctional Institute, are no longer included in WCHD data reports.
** 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 daily 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 many days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 11/22/20)
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Positive: 354,676 (+3,507 from 11/21)
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Negative: 2,085,252 (+11,392)
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Ever Hospitalized: 15,823 (4.5%) (+89)
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Deaths: 3,005 (+0)
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Active Cases: 75,035 (21.2%)
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Recovered Cases: 276,574 (78%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 85%
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Percent positive, demographics, etc.
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Disease Activity by Region & County: Case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- On Friday, Gov. Evers signed a new Public Health Emergency Order due to strained hospital capacity in Wisconsin and issued Emergency Order #1, extending the mask mandate. Both orders were effective immediately and expire after 60 days or with a subsequent superseding order.
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Executive Order #95 declaring a Public Health Emergency
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Emergency Order #1 (Mask Mandate)
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FAQs related to face coverings
- Read the announcement
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We know you want to see your college student for the holidays. We also know you want them to be as safe as possible. Remind them to THINK before traveling home. Click here to see other considerations for safe travel.
- What is the difference between a PCR test and an antigen test?
- PCR tests detect the presence of the virus's genetic material using a technique called reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, or RT-PCR. For this test, a sample may be collected through a nasal or throat swab. The sample is typically sent to a laboratory where coronavirus RNA (if present) is extracted from the sample and converted into DNA. The DNA is then amplified, meaning that many of copies of the viral DNA are made, in order to produce a measurable result. Generally speaking, PCR tests are highly accurate. However, it can take days to over a week to get the results of a PCR test.
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Antigen tests detect specific proteins on the surface of the coronavirus. They are sometimes referred to as rapid diagnostic tests because it can take less than an hour to get the test results, most often results are received within 15 minutes. Positive antigen test results are highly specific, meaning that if you test positive you are very likely to be infected. However, there is a higher chance of false negatives with antigen tests, which means that a negative result cannot definitively rule out an active infection. If you receive a negative antigen test result and have symptoms of COVID-19, a PCR test is needed to confirm the result. Also, if you receive a positive antigen test and do not have symptoms, a PCR test is needed to confirm the result. Here is a quick guide to determine when retesting is required after an antigen test.
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The COVID-19 testing site at Sunnyview Expo Center will be closed November 26-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Find holiday hours for other testing locations in the area here.
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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 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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Local Healthcare Providers:
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With many events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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