Winnebago County Public Health Department COVID-19 Updates for Healthcare Providers, First Responders & Long-Term Care Facilities May 18, 2020

Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link  here . DHS released Health Alert #9 today: Required data collection for COVID-19 disease testing; New guidelines for COVID-19 testing at Wisconsin public health laboratories DQA released a Visitation and Long-Term Care Communities Update for Nursing Home & Assisted Living Providers

Webinars/Forums: COCA Call: Tuesday, May 19, 1:00-2:30pm - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Associated with COVID-19 Watch on Facebook Live Join through Zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1602255337 Dial In: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 / Webinar ID: 160 225 5337 CDC updated their information for pediatric healthcare providers with current information and guidance related to multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) DQA Assisted Living Forum, Tuesday, May 19,10-11 a.m. CDC Mini Webinar Series for Long-Term Care Staff: This series of 5 short webinars reviews basic infection prevention steps including: proper use of PPE and facemasks, how and when to perform hand hygiene, how and when to clean surfaces, and the need to check residents and staff daily for symptoms of COVID-19.

Winnebago County Health Department www.winnebagopublichealth.org health@co.winnebago.wi.us 920-232-3000

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