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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
October 21, 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, 10/21/21)
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53.9%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(91,843 of 170,411 people)
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56.3%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(95,979 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 190,227
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 10/21/21)
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54.8%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,191,241 people)
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57.5%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,349,576 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,471,561
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 10/21/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 48
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 10
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 7.0%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 195
(+4 from 10/14/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 27
(+0 from 10/14/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 10/21/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 1,869
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 315
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 7.4%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 8,312
Total deaths among probable cases: 914
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 11
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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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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 10/21/21
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. Assume there are infected people in every public location you go to.
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Pfizer booster doses are currently recommended for certain populations at higher risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 at least 6 months after their second dose.
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The FDA has given emergency use authorization to booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, and the FDA also said people can get a booster dose from a different vaccine maker than the formulation used for their initial vaccination. The CDC's vaccine advisory committee must sign off on the authorization, followed by a review and recommendation by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) before the Winnebago County Health Department can begin administration of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters.
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Additional/third doses of the Pfizer vaccine are recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people to provide protection for those who many not have built strong immunity after the initial series.
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To help keep schools open, have your child wear a mask, stay home when ill, and get tested if they have symptoms or were exposed to COVID-19. If your child is ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, keep all other children in your household home too. A vaccine will be available soon for most children, until then let's protect our children and community from unnecessary infection spread.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus to others. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, protect others by getting a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms, were exposed to the virus, or feel you need a test. Even if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you can infect others.
- If you were exposed to COVID-19 but do not have symptoms, it's best to wait 5-7 days from exposure to get tested. If you test to early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test. If you have symptoms, get tested immediately.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a full list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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The Delta variant has led to more COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths – and the unvaccinated are most at risk. If you are unvaccinated, continue to wear a mask, social distance and make a plan to get vaccinated. Even if you are vaccinated, you still may bring the virus home to unvaccinated or immune suppressed family and friends. Protect yourself, family and friends by encouraging vaccination and wearing a mask.
- Situational Awareness:
- The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction is 535.3 cases per 100,000 people, a decrease of 9% from the 588.6 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
- Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 823 confirmed + probable cases.
- There are at least 636 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction.
- Over the past two weeks, 7.4% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. We need more testing.
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There are currently 92 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
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Only the highest risk close contacts are being contacted directly by public health – we are asking people that test positive for COVID-19 to reach out to all other close contacts themselves.
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Vaccines are available any day of the week at a site near you. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your questions about the vaccine and find a place to get vaccinated.
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Everyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full FDA approval for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in people 16 years of age and older and is still authorized for use in 12- through 15-year-olds.
- 65.1% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Check vaccine locations before you go if you need or want a specific vaccine brand.
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DHS updated their Illness After Vaccination data page with data for September 2021. The COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at preventing illness, hospitalization, and death. Data from DHS clearly support this. The surge in COVID-19 cases continues to be driven by cases among people who are not fully vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19 and the highly infectious Delta variant. High vaccination coverage will not only reduce the spread of the virus, but also help prevent new, and possibly more concerning variants from emerging. Find a vaccination location at www.wcvaccine.org.
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Halloween is almost here! Whether you’re trick-or-treating, chaperoning, or handing out candy, follow these COVID-19 safety tips to avoid a COVID-19 scare. Find guidance for a safe Halloween here.
- Q: What is CDC's Guidance for Testing Vaccinated Individuals?
- Fully vaccinated people should get tested 5-7 days after close contact with a person with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result. They should isolate if they test positive.
- Fully vaccinated people who live in a household with someone who is immunosuppressed, at increased risk of severe disease, or unvaccinated (including children <12 years of age) could also consider masking at home for 14 days following a known exposure or until they receive a negative test result.
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Most fully vaccinated people with no COVID-like symptoms do not need to quarantine or be restricted from work following an exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, if they follow the testing and masking recommendation above.
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Fully vaccinated people should monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days following an exposure.
- CDC's Guidance for Vaccinated Individuals
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It’s flu season, which means it’s time to get your flu shot. If you’re eligible to get a COVID-19 booster dose, you might be wondering if you can also get your flu shot the same day. You can! Learn more about getting your booster and flu shots. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, speak to your health provider or call the health department's hotline at 920-232-3026.
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Why is an additional/third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended for immunocompromised people? Find out here.
- As the weather cools down and activities move indoors, it's more important than ever to take precautions against COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. Protect your friends and loved ones by getting vaccinated. Find a vaccine location near you at www.wcvaccine.org.
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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
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