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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
September 16, 2021, 4:30 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, 9/16/21)
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51.5%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(87,698 of 170,411 people)
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54.6%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(93,011 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 174,183
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 9/15/21)
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52.6%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,060,694 people)
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55.9%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,252,870 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,238,991
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 9/16/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 71
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 14
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 8.2%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 180
(+4 from 9/9/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 25
(+0 from 9/9/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 9/15/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 1,864
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 337
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 7%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 7,791
Total deaths among probable cases: 875
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 16
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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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Only 5 Days Left! Get your first dose of the
COVID-19 vaccine by September 19 and get $100!
There are just 5 days left to be eligible for the $100 COVID-19 Vaccine Reward Program. Any Wisconsin resident who gets their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine between August 20, 2021, and September 19, 2021, is eligible to receive a $100 U.S. Bank Rewards card. Registration for the program will remain open until September 30, 2021, but only those who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose within the program window are eligible for the rewards card. More info at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/100.htm
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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 9/9/21
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.
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Cases in schools are rising very quickly. To help keep schools open, have your child wear a mask, stay home when ill, and test after an exposure to COVID-19 or someone who is ill. If your child is ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, keep all other children in your household home as well. A vaccine will be available soon for most children, until then let's protect our children and community from unnecessary infection spread at school and keep schools open.
- 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 if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you 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 currently take approximately 3 days. Visit our website for a full list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been proven safe and effective with 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- to 15-year-olds. Read answers to the most common questions families have about the vaccine here.
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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. If you are vaccinated, you still may bring the Delta variant home to unvaccinated or immune suppressed family and friends. Protect yourself, family and friends by encouraging vaccination and wearing a mask.
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Employers should implement multi-layered interventions to protect workers and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Employers considering policies that require vaccination can find guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice here.
- Situational Awareness:
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The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction is 602.3 cases per 100,000 people, an increase from the 457.9 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
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Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 926 confirmed + probable cases, a 32% increase compared to the 704 confirmed + probable cases reported in last week's report.
- There are at least 624 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction, and this is trending upwards.
- Over the past two weeks, 8.5% 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 84 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals. New evidence is emerging that the Delta variant may produce 30-50% higher hospitalization rates than previous variants. Due to the latest surge, hospitals in the Fox Valley region are nearing or at capacity for staffed hospital beds, including ICU beds.
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With the current surge in positive tests, our ability to do contact tracing is strained. 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. Get your first dose by September 19 and get $100!
- 63.0% 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.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) updated their Illness After Vaccination data page with data for August 2021. A new table shows data by vaccination status and age group. Data continues to prove that the surge in COVID-19 cases is being driven by people who are not fully vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at preventing illness, hospitalization and death. In August 2021:
- The rate of COVID-19 cases among not fully vaccinated people is 4X higher than the rate among fully vaccinated people.
- The rate of COVID-19 hospitalization among not fully vaccinated people is 9X higher than the rate among fully vaccinated people.
- The rate of COVID-19 deaths among not fully vaccinated people is 11X higher than the rate among fully vaccinated people.
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Reminder: You Don’t Need Insurance to Get Your Vaccine - Anyone age 12 or older who lives, works, or studies in Wisconsin can get vaccinated free of charge. If you have health insurance, that insurance may be charged an administration fee, but it cannot be passed onto you. You do not need to show proof of residency or a valid state identification card to access the vaccine.
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With the new school year in full swing, it is more important than ever that we do everything we can to keep students safe. There are a number of steps that you can take as a parent to help your children stay safe this school year. Wearing a mask, getting vaccinated, and keeping your child home when they feel sick are all important to ensuring kids can continue learning in a safe and healthy environment. For more resources, visit the COVID-19 Healthy Kids page.
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Testing now open on Mondays! New hours at the COVID-19 testing site at Sunnyview Expo Center:
- Monday - Friday: Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: Closed
- No appointment needed.
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Please register ahead of time. Click here to register.
- Free testing for anyone 1 year and older.
- Sunnyview Expo Center is located at 500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh
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Click here for more info on testing at Sunnyview.
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Remider: Making or buying fake COVID-19 vaccine cards is illegal. Posting vaccine cards on social media is not advised as the information could be stolen to commit fraud. If you know or suspect that any health care provider, pharmacy, private business or Wisconsin resident is creating, distributing, selling, buying or forging COVID-19 vaccination cards in-person or online, please report such conduct to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Office of Inspector General at 877-865-3432 or www.reportfraud.wisconsin.gov; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General at 800-HHS-TIPS or www.oig.hhs.gov; or the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov
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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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