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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
August 19, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
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EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1: STATEWIDE ORDER REQUIRING FACE COVERINGS IN INDOOR PUBLIC SPACES
Click here for information on the Governor's order and additional resources on masks.
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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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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases |
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 8/19/20)
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Please note: Case counts do not include patients with COVID-19 symptoms that were not tested. Those with mild symptoms are most often directed to self-monitor at home without testing.
** Each individual test is manually processed by the Winnebago County Health Department. Processing positive cases is our first priority to ensure quick notification and investigation to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Recent negative test results may not have been processed yet. This will not affect our weekly report on percent positivity. Any unprocessed negative results will be accounted for in our weekly data summary that reports the average percent positivity across a two week period.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 8/18/20)
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Positive: 66,830 (+634 from 8/17)
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Negative: 1,075,397 (+9,357 from 8/17)
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Ever Hospitalized: 5,380 (8%) (+53)
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Deaths: 1,052 (+13)
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Active Cases: 8,378 (13%)
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Recovered Cases: 57,382 (86%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 76%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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Do you need a COVID-19 test? Start by contacting your primary care provider. If testing is not available through your primary care provider, you can search for a community testing site on the DHS website. Community testing is currently not available in Winnebago County, so you may need to travel out of the area. CVS is also offering testing at select locations; the two closest locations are in Green Bay and Sheboygan. Click here for the CVS website.
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The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) approved an alternative season in the spring for middle and high school fall sports. See the revised calendar.
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Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, but you’re not powerless. These tips can help you get through this stressful time.
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Help others. Those who focus on others in need and support their communities tend to be happier and healthier than those who act selfishly.
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Take care of your body and spirit. Be kind to yourself, exercise and do activities you enjoy.
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Stay connected. Reach out for support, but be careful who you choose as a sounding board. The coronavirus is not the only thing that’s contagious. So are emotions! Avoid talking about the virus with people who tend to be negative or who reinforce and ramp up your fears.
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Focus on the things you can control. If you feel yourself start to spin into negativity or panic, ground yourself in the present moment. To do this, bring your attention to your breath and your body. Focus all of your attention on the here and now: noticing the sights, sounds and smells around you and what you’re feeling. Continue to breath slowly in and out until you feel more calm.
- Click here to read more.
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- Have you been waiting more than 5 days for results from a National Guard community testing site? Do you need a copy of your test results? Call the Wisconsin COVID-19 Results Line at 866-419-6988, Monday-Friday, 8 AM–6 PM. Please wait to call the Results Line until 5 days after your test. If you call before the 5-day mark, they cannot guarantee your results will be ready.
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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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Check with your school district for free lunch and breakfast options. School district websites are linked below:
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With many summer events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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