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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
May 15, 2020
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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, 5/15/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 5/14/20)
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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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After further evaluation of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling and advice from our Corporation Counsel, effective immediately, the Winnebago County Health Department is rescinding the Winnebago County Safer at Home order that was put into place on May 14, 2020. The decision to rescind the order was required of us based on legal counsel.
The intent of the local Safer at Home order was to allow time to develop regionally consistent guidance that ensures businesses and activities could thoughtfully and carefully reopen, minimizing further spread of COVID-19 in our community. This virus is still a threat and rescinding this order is not in the best interest of preventing the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
“What has happened over this past week at the state government level is disappointing,” said Doug Gieryn, Winnebago County Public Health Department Director and Health Officer. “We know this virus has been devastating to many, and the guidelines that were in place contributed to the relatively slow spread of cases we have experienced in Winnebago County thus far. Prematurely lifting the order jeopardizes the work we have done so far, and most importantly the health of our residents.”
The Winnebago County Health Department is urging all residents to continue to follow existing public health guidelines for their own protection. This includes:
The Winnebago County Health Department will continue to be a resource for all businesses and residents. Our team is also available for any questions you may have and for information on the best and safest ways to reopen businesses. Resources can be found on our website at
www.winnebagopublichealth.org
, and our COVID-19 hotline is still available at 920-232-3026.
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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.
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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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920-232-3000
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