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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
February 24, 2021, 12:00 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* (As of 8am, 2/24/21)
Positive: 14,079 (+18 from 2/23)
Probable**: 2,483 (+4)
Negative: 75,859 (+163 from 2/23)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 13/5
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 181 (+0 from 2/23)
Updated 2/18/21
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 2/23/21)
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Positive: 560,564 (+566 from 2/22)
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Negative: 2,598,601 (+2,987)
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Ever Hospitalized: 25,838 (4.6%) (+63)
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Deaths: 6,317 (+33)
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Active Cases: 8,526 (1.5%)
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Recovered Cases: 545,526 (97.4%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 80%
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Percent positive, demographics, etc.
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Disease Activity by Region & County: Case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 5 p.m.)
Vaccine Data
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Wisconsin: 1,237,867 vaccines administered as of 2/23/21
- Includes 386,072 second doses
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Winnebago County: 36,748 vaccine doses administered as of 2/24/21 at 8:30 a.m.
- Includes 11,409 second doses
- 56.7% of residents 65-74 have received at least 1 dose
- 67.1% of residents 75+ have received at least 1 dose
- Additional state vaccination data
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† Group housing facilities include city and county jails, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes. As of October 3, 2020, confirmed cases among those living in Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities, which includes the Oshkosh Correctional Institute, are no longer included in WCHD data reports.
** 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 daily 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 days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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Second dose clinics at Sunnyview Expo Center are still happening this week. Please attend your appointment as scheduled. Your second dose appointment will be the same day of the week and same time as your first dose. If you are receiving your second dose at Sunnyview Expo Center, view appointment reminders here.
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Employers: DHS has issued DPH Numbered Memo BCD 2021-01 to employers. Antigen-based COVID-19 diagnostic tests are now being utilized in many Wisconsin workplaces. These tests provide immediate results at the time of testing and allow for the rapid identification of workers with COVID-19. Employers are required to report these test results (positive and negative) to local public health within 24 hours. Results are not automatically submitted. Employers who need information on how to report, click here.
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Science shows that wearing a mask over your nose and mouth can help prevent transmission of the respiratory droplets and aerosols that spread COVID-19. Protect your loved ones, neighbors, and fellow Wisconsinites by wearing a mask.
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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
- Wear a mask.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you do not live with.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If you do not have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Do not attend gatherings with people you do not live with.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough or sneeze into an elbow if no tissue is available. Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe.
- Additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Local Healthcare Providers:
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With many events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Complete this form to receive COVID-19 Situation Updates from the Winnebago County Health Department.
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Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link here.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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