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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
August 19, 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, 8/19/21)
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49.1%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(83,600 of 170,411 people)
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52.0%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(88,587 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 165,386
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 8/19/21)
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50.4%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(2,932,137 people)
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53.6%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,122,465 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 5,979,333
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 8/19/21
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. We are making progress but not enough people are vaccinated to prevent this wave of new cases that are resulting in more severe COVID-19 symptoms, preventable hospitalizations and premature death among the unvaccinated. Communities that are experiencing higher rates of infection today are the ones with lower vaccination rates. 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:
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Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 464 confirmed + probable cases, a 26% increase compared to the 367 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 301.8 cases per 100,000 people, an increase from the 238.7 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
- There are at least 503 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction and this is trending upwards.
- Over the past two weeks, 5.1% 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 53 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.
- 60.0% 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. Check vaccine locations before you go if you need or want a specific vaccine brand.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus to others. 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. Knowing helps you protect others. Even mild symptoms can infect others.
- 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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Data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) shows the rate of COVID-19 infection is much higher amongst individuals who are not fully vaccinated. In July, people who were not fully vaccinated were nearly 3 times more likely to test positive for COVID-19. Additionally, they were hospitalized for COVID-19-related illnesses at a rate 3.7 times higher than people who are fully vaccinated. People who are fully vaccinated also saw a 10-fold reduction in risk of dying from COVID-19 compared to not fully vaccinated people. DHS data clearly shows that COVID-19 vaccines are still doing their job by preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Learn more on the new DHS data page: COVID-19 Illness After Vaccination. Read the press release from DHS here. To find a vaccination location near you visit www.wcvaccine.org.
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CDC data supports community masking to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are primarily intended to reduce the emission of virus-laden droplets (“source control”), which is especially relevant for asymptomatic or presymptomatic infected wearers who feel well and may be unaware of their infectiousness to others, and who are estimated to account for more than 50% of transmissions. Research supports that mask wearing has no significant adverse health effects for wearers. Adopting universal masking policies can help avert future lockdowns, especially if combined with other interventions such as social distancing, hand hygiene and adequate ventilation. Read more here.
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People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are recommended to get an additional dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) no sooner than 28 days after their initial two-dose vaccine series. Learn more here.
- Fully vaccinated people who are not moderately or severely immunocompromised do not need an additional dose at this time.
- People who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are not recommended to receive an additional dose at this time because of limited data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are monitoring the data and will make recommendations as needed.
- Who is eligible? Individuals with specific medical conditions or receiving medical treatments that cause them to be moderately to severely immunocompromised. This includes people who have:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids, alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant-related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.
- Be sure to talk to your health care provider about whether you need to get an additional dose and whether you need to pause your treatment or medication before or after getting an additional dose of the vaccine. If you don't have a health care provider, call 211 or text COVID to 211-211. Language assistance is available.
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Q: What is an additional dose and how is it different from a booster dose?
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An “additional dose” is recommended for people who may not have received adequate protection from their initial vaccine series. For example, studies show some people who have weakened immune systems don’t always build the same level of immunity after vaccination the way non-immunocompromised people do. People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are recommended to get an additional dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) to increase their immune response so they have protection against COVID-19.
- A “booster dose” is a supplemental vaccine dose given to people when the immune response to a primary vaccine series is likely to have decreased over time. The need for and timing of a COVID-19 booster dose has not yet been established, and at this time, booster doses have not been recommended. The CDC and FDA continue to review evidence and data as it is available about whether or when booster doses for the broader U.S. public may be needed, and will update guidance as more information becomes available.
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Since mid-May 2020, CDC has been tracking reports of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19. Find CDC data on MIS-C here. CDC is working to learn more about why some children develop MIS-C after having COVID-19 or contact with someone with COVID-19, while others do not. MIS-C can occur weeks after COVID-19 and even if the child or family did not know the child had COVID-19. CDC and state partners will be monitoring for additional cases and will adapt MIS-C recommendations as needed. Learn more about children and COVID-19 here.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 8/19/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 32
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 8
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 5.3%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 171
(+1 from 8/12/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 25
(+0 from 8/12/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 8/19/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 1,223
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 224
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 6.9%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 7,503
Total deaths among probable cases: 853
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 5
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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
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