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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
September 22, 2020, 2:30 p.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 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, 9/22/20)
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†Group housing facilities include correctional facilities, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes
**Each test result 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, 9/21/20)
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Positive: 102,498 (+1,271 from 9/20)
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Negative: 1,337,627 (+5,525)
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Ever Hospitalized: 6,692 (6.5%) (+39)
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Deaths: 1,244 (+2)
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Active Cases: 14,414 (14%)
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Recovered Cases: 86,822 (85%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 78%
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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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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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Gov. Evers today declared a new public health emergency due to the recent surge in cases among young people and issued a new face coverings order effective immediately. Executive Order #90 is available here. Emergency Order #1 is available here. Both orders are effective immediately and will expire after sixty days or with a subsequent superseding order. The governor previously declared a public health emergency under Executive Order #82, which remains in effect.
- 18 to 24-year-olds have a case rate five times higher than any other age group. This significant increase has only occurred within the past month and appears to be driven by in-person social gatherings. Last week, eight Wisconsin cities were listed among the top twenty cities in the United States where COVID-19 cases were rising fastest, and six of those eight cities have University of Wisconsin System campuses.
- “We continue to learn more about this virus, but what we do know is that we are facing a new and dangerous phase of the COVID-19 pandemic here in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers. “We are seeing an alarming increase in cases across our state, especially on campus. We need folks to start taking this seriously, and young people especially—please stay home as much as you are able, skip heading to the bars, and wear a mask whenever you go out. We need your help to stop the spread of this virus, and we all have to do this together.”
- Read the full press release
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Looking for test result from the Sunnyview Expo Center testing site? You should receive a phone call or email with your results within 3-7 business days of testing. If you've been waiting more than 5 days or you need a copy of your results, call the Wisconsin COVID-19 Results Line at 1-866-419-6988, Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. The Results Line only provides test results for COVID-19 testing performed at National Guard testing sites in Wisconsin.
- Q: I'm a close contact of someone with COVID-19. I tested negative. Do I still need to quarantine?
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A: Yes. You will need to complete the 14 day quarantine even if you've tested negative. Quarantining after exposure is essential to slowing the spread of COVID-19. You may have been tested too early and may still develop symptoms within the 14 day period, and are still able to spread COVID-19 to others. See more about close contacts from Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
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Exemption from the FoodShare work requirement will be extended until no later than September 30, 2021, unless the federal government ends it before that date or changes the areas that are exempted. FoodShare members currently receiving a temporary exemption from the work requirement will be sent a letter. FoodShare members are encouraged to participate in the FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET) program for assistance developing job skills or pursuing career advancement.
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The moratorium on residential utility customer disconnections and refusal of service for nonpayment was extended through April 15, 2021. Customers are urged to contact their utility to set up payment plans or to seek energy assistance now. Paying a little bit at a time or applying for energy assistance today can help minimize a large debt at the end of the moratorium. Energy assistance programs and crisis funding is available to qualifying households to help manage heating season energy costs.
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If customers are having difficulty paying energy bills, they may be eligible for assistance from the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program. Apply at energybenefit.wi.gov or find out where to apply in person or by phone at http://homeenergyplus.wi.gov/ or 1-866-HEATWIS.
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If customers cannot reach an agreement with their utility, they should contact the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) at 1-800-225-7729, or file a complaint on the PSC website.
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Text Messaging Scam Targeting FoodShare Members and Applicants - Be aware of a text that might say, “You were chosen to receive food stamps or SNAP." Never reply to a text message you think is a scam or share personal information with individuals or organizations you do not know, including a Social Security number, bank information, or QUEST card number and PIN. If FoodShare members and applicants are unsure if a request for information is valid, they should contact their income maintenance or tribal agency.
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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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