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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
August 12, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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Winnebago County COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 8/12/21)
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48.6%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(82,736 of 170,411 people)
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51.4%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(87,587 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 163,506
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 8/11/21)
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49.9%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(2,906,588 people)
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53.0%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,087,523 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 5,920,830
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Local Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics: |
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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 8/12/21
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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Due to a high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Winnebago County, the health department strongly recommends that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings and crowded outdoor venues. Public facing establishments are urged to continue or re-instate masking and distancing indoors and masking at crowded outdoor venues. The new county recommendations are in response to recent guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that recommend masking for everyone in areas with substantial and high transmission.
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Vaccination provides the best protection against the Delta variant, which is highly contagious and is spreading rapidly among people who haven’t gotten vaccinated. Communities that are experiencing high rates of infection today are the ones with low vaccination rates. We are making progress on vaccination rates; however, not enough people are vaccinated to prevent this wave of new cases that will result in more severe COVID-19 symptoms, preventable hospitalizations and premature death among the unvaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, continue to wear a mask, social distance and make a plan to get vaccinated. If you are vaccinated, you still may bring this Delta variant home to unvaccinated or immune suppressed family and friends. Protect yourself, family and friends by encouraging vaccination and wearing a mask.
- Situational Awareness:
- We are seeing a steady increase of COVID-19 cases here in Winnebago County. The 7-day average of new confirmed cases has increased 30% over the past week, and is more than 10 times higher than it was a month ago.
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Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 367 confirmed + probable cases, a 74% increase compared to the 211 confirmed + probable cases reported in last week's report.
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The confirmed + probable case burden is high for our jurisdiction. The confirmed + probable case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction is 238.7 cases per 100,000 people, an increase from the 137.2 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
- There are at least 439 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction and this is trending upwards.
- Over the past two weeks, 4.8% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. The percent positivity has continued to increase each week since our lowest point in mid-June.
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There are currently 31 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
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Current COVID-19 activity level is indicated as high for Winnebago County based on a high burden status over the past two weeks. As long as the virus is still circulating, children under the age of 12 and all other unvaccinated individuals are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19.
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Vaccines are available any day of the week at a site near you. A regional COVID-19 vaccine tour is occurring throughout the summer with vaccine clinics being held in Winnebago, Calumet and Outagamie counties. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your questions about the vaccine and see where you can get vaccinated.
- 59.2% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Everyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for 12- to 17-year-olds. Not all locations administer vaccines to those under 18, and not all locations carry Pfizer.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, get a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms, were exposed to the virus, or feel you need a test.
- The CDC encourages widespread testing to identify asymptomatic cases to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results have a quick turnaround. Visit our website for a full list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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Do you have COVID-19 symptoms? Have you been in close contact with someone with COVID-19? If your answer is “yes” to either of these questions, it’s time to get tested, even if you are fully vaccinated.
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Those who have chosen not to get vaccinated so far, should get vaccinated and continue wearing a mask until they are fully vaccinated. From January 1, 2021 through July 22, 2021, over 98% of COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin occurred among people who were not fully vaccinated. Find a vaccine clinic at www.wcvaccine.org.
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Update from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): As employers have begun to implement mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirements, questions have come up as to whether these vaccine requirements are legally permissible under various laws. While the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance that generally permits mandatory vaccine requirements in the workplace so long as reasonable accommodations are offered for those with disabilities or religious beliefs. A Memorandum Opinion from the DOJ expresses that mandatory workplace vaccine policies are permissible under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). Specifically, Section 564 of the FDCA permits employers to impose the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment even when the vaccine is subject to Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). It is important to note that DOJ’s opinion is narrow, only addressing the permissibility of the COVID-19 vaccine under one federal statute. Many other state and local laws may apply, such as state and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. In addition, there are a multitude of practical considerations in mandating vaccination. Read more here.
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A report published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) shows the state’s opioid epidemic worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, DHS is unveiling new strategies to prevent and reduce further harm. These strategies are funded by Wisconsin’s share of a recent multistate settlement with McKinsey & Company, a global consulting firm that for years fueled the opioid epidemic nationwide through its work with the manufacturers of opioid drugs. DHS is receiving nearly $10.4 million over five years for work to save lives. Read more here.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 8/12/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 22
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 8
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 4.9%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 170
(+1 from 8/5/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 25
(+0 from 8/5/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 8/12/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 1,104
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 164
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 6.9%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 7,466
Total deaths among probable cases: 851
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 2
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** 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 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 several weeks to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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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
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are at least 12 years old.
- If unvaccinated, wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you.
- Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Local Healthcare Providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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