COVID-19 Situation Update 11/4/21

Winnebago County Public Health Department

COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE

November 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)

Winnebago County COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 11/4/21)

54.7%

of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series

(93,172 of 170,411 people)

56.7%

of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose

(96,692 of 170,411 people)

Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 198,630

For additional demographic information, please see our weekly data reports.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 11/3/21)

55.2%

of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series

(3,212,303 people)

58%

of Wisconsin residents have received

at least one dose

(3,376,370 people)

Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,527,698

For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.

COVID-19 Case Data

Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 11/4/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 59

New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 14

Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 9.0%

Case Activity Level: Very High

Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 202

(+4 from 10/28/21)

Total deaths among probable cases: 28

(+1 from 10/28/21)

Please see our weekly data reports and Data Dashboard for additional case data.

Wisconsin (As of 8am, 11/3/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 1,888

New Probable Cases (7-day average): 373

Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 8%

Total deaths among confirmed cases: 8,554

Total deaths among probable cases: 941

New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 8

Additional State Data

National Cases (CDC)

Global Map of Cases (Johns Hopkins)

*Does not include the portions of the City of Menasha or City of Appleton that fall within Winnebago County but have their own health department.

** 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.

Vaccine Clinics:

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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:

www.wcvaccine.org

Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 11/4/21

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Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and the community, especially as we move into more indoor activities and holiday gatherings. If you get COVID-19, you also risk giving it to loved ones who may get very sick. COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to reduce the risk of getting the virus and also protect the people around you, particularly those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Data continues to show that unvaccinated people account for the vast majority of severe cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. The risk of having a serious adverse reaction to the vaccine is very low — far lower than the risk of contracting COVID-19. Vaccines are free and do not require an ID or insurance. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for info.
The FDA and CDC authorized the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. The Winnebago County Health Department will begin offering vaccinations for this age group as soon as the CDC releases the associated clinical guidance and vaccinators complete the necessary trainings. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses 21 days apart for full protection, and is the first and only vaccine currently available for this age group. Children and youth under 18 continue to represent the highest number of new PCR confirmed cases compared to other age groups. In the past 14 days, there were 85 PCR confirmed cases among 5- to 9-year-olds in our jurisdiction, indicating a critical burden status in this age group.
Pfizer and Moderna booster doses are recommended for certain populations at higher risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 and may be given at least 6 months after their second dose. Johnson & Johnson booster doses are recommended for anyone 18 and older at least two months after their first dose. The FDA and CDC have also approved mixing and matching of vaccines, so individuals may choose a different vaccine type than they originally received if preferred. Additional doses continue to be recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people at least 28 days after the last dose of their primary series.
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. Find answers to common questions here.
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, it's best to wait 5-7 days from exposure to get tested. If you test too early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test. Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately.
Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
Situational Awareness:
The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks is 578.9 cases per 100,000 people, an increase of 15% from the 502.1 cases per 100,000 reported last week.
Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 890 confirmed + probable cases.
There are at least 579 PCR tests performed every day in our jurisdiction.
Over the past two weeks, 9.0% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. This rate indicates that more testing after exposure is needed. It's important that those infected let their contacts know to get tested.
There are currently 77 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
65.6% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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 close contacts themselves.
Vaccines are available any day of the week. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your vaccine questions and find a vaccination site near you. Check with vaccine locations ahead of time if you want a specific vaccine brand.

What's New

Update on COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11: The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for children 5-11 years old. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine requires two doses 21 days apart for full protection and is the first and only vaccine currently available for this age group. The dose for children age 5-11 is one-third of the dosage of the vaccine for older adolescents and adults.
If you have a regular doctor that your child sees for their other vaccines, we recommend calling their office to schedule an appointment. If you don't have a regular doctor for your child, there will be opportunities at local pharmacies and other community clinics.
COVID-19 vaccines for children 5 years and older will be offered at the next Walk-in Wednesday Clinic at Sunnyview Expo Center. The next clinic is on November 10 at 1-6pm. You can find a list of all local vaccine clinics at www.wcvaccine.org. Not all clinics will offer vaccination options for children, please call the location directly or reach out to our COVID-19 Hotline staff at 920-232-3026.
Additional Resources:
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
DHS: COVID-19 Resources for Parents & Guardians
John Hopkins: 10 Reasons Your Child Should Get Vaccinated for COVID-19 as Soon as Possible

Q: Why should children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Medical and public health experts, including the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend that children and adolescents age 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect them from contracting and spreading the virus.
The vaccine is the best way to protect children from becoming severely ill or having long-lasting health impacts due to COVID-19. COVID-19 has become one of the top 10 causes of pediatric death, and tens of thousands of children and teens have been hospitalized with COVID-19. While children and adolescents are typically at lower risk than adults of becoming severely ill or hospitalized from COVID-19, it is still possible.
Another important reason for children to get the COVID-19 vaccine is to protect their friends, family, and the broader community from the spread of the virus. As vaccination rates increase, the lower the chances that the coronavirus will mutate into dangerous variants.

Q: Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?
Yes. Keeping children safe and healthy is top of mind for parents, and scientists have worked to ensure the vaccine is safe for children ages 5-17. Before being authorized for children, scientists and medical experts completed their review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials of thousands of children. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was rigorously tested and reviewed, and more than 11 million adolescents ages 12-17 have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. As of November 2, the Pfizer vaccine is also authorized for children ages 5-11.
Data from trials will continue to be collected for two years after each vaccine is first administered to ensure that they are safe for the long term. As with all vaccines, there will be ongoing monitoring among people who are vaccinated.

Q: Will children experience any side effects from the vaccine? I’ve heard about myocarditis.
Side effects to the COVID-19 vaccines are typically mild and subside in one to two days — like soreness in the arm, fatigue, headaches, or a slight fever.
The risk of a child having a serious adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine is very low. One rare complication that has been linked to the COVID-19 vaccine is myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), and data demonstrate a higher risk for such inflammation among younger males. However, reports of these complications are rare. The risk of developing myocarditis after a COVID-19 infection is much higher than the risk of developing myocarditis after the vaccine.

Tips on how to be there for your child during vaccination: Many parents put off check-ups because they dread how their children might act when they need a shot. If your child, or you, are afraid of pain from getting a vaccine, you are not alone. At least two-thirds of children and one-fourth of adults have a fear of needles. There are simple ways to help make it a positive, calm and even pain-free poke. In fact, you can follow some easy steps, and immunizations may not bother your child at all. Learn tips on how to be there for your child during vaccination.

At-home COVID-19 tests: At-home COVID-19 test kits are another type of COVID-19 test where you collect your own sample at home. While an at-home test may be convenient, it is important to note that a store-bought at-home test, where sample collection is not supervised by a health care provider, cannot be used for official public health decisions.
A negative test result from a store-bought at-home test, where sample collection is not supervised by a health care provider, will not be accepted as a way to shorten quarantine.
A positive test result from a store-bought at-home test, where sample collection is not supervised by a health care provider, will not be referenced to identify a 90-day period of possible immunity which would make you exempt from quarantine if you had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Valid at-home tests supervised by a health care professional can be requested through DHS at no cost- request a DHS at-home collection kit.

COVID-19 testing closed at Sunnyview Expo Center on Thursday, November 11: This Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, COVID-19 testing will be closed at Sunnyview Expo Center. Information on other local COVID-19 testing locations can be found on the WCHD COVID-19 testing webpage.

While vaccination remains the most effective tool we have to prevent COVID-19, everyone should continue to practice good public health behaviors. This means wearing a mask indoors, avoiding large gatherings, staying home when feeling sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms or after close contact. For more information on good public health behaviors, visit the DHS COVID-19 website.

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How to Protect Yourself and Others From COVID-19

Get a COVID-19 vaccine, or booster, if you are eligible.
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.
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