• The Winnebago County Health Department has confirmed three cases (increase of 2 from last update on 3/14/20) of COVID-19 in Winnebago County. At this time, we are not seeing community spread in Winnebago County. Two of the confirmed cases were related to international travel and the other is a close relative. We continue to investigate and monitor persons that were in contact with the confirmed cases.

• Statewide there have been 47 positive COVID-19 cases as of 2:00 p.m. on Mach 16, 2020. For information on statewide activity, visit the DHS website.

• The Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Health Services (DHS) and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) provided new guidance to providers of child care, Head Start, and 3 and 4-year old kindergarten programs. DCF recommends that these programs remain open unless it is not feasible based on the situations detailed in the guidance. Visit the DHS website for up-to-date guidance for schools, child care programs, and universities.

• To continue to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, Gov. Tony Evers announced a statewide order prohibiting public and private mass gatherings of 50 people or more, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Click here to read the full order with specific information for airports, childcare locations, restaurants, bars, etc. Additional information can be found in the CDC's current guidance. If you are out in public please try to maintain distance from others.

• The Winnebago County Health Department has established a new phone hotline dedicated to calls regarding COVID-19. Please call 920-232-3026 for any questions you have on COVID-19.

• Starting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, all K-12 schools will be closed for two weeks. Some schools districts are closing in advance of this date. Please check with your local school district for more information. For guidance on talking with children about COVID-19, please reference this CDC general guidance to parents, school staff and others working with children.

• We urge you to take steps as a community to reduce strain on our health care system and optimize resources to care for those most in need:
• Practice social distancing
• 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.
• Call your healthcare provider before going into a clinic if you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. This will allow them to provide guidance, prepare ahead if you need to be seen, and minimize risk to others.

• You can plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family during a COVID-19 outbreak. Learn what you can do to prepare your home and family.

• Check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates, some are listed below:
• City of Oshkosh
• City of Neenah
• City of Menasha / Menasha Health Department
• UW-Oshkosh
• Oshkosh Northwestern: Live Updates to Closures/Cancellations for the City of Oshkosh

• Visit our Facebook page for additional updates and information.

• WCHD recommends limiting non-essential domestic travel if possible

• DHS recommends against all non-essential travel to any areas with sustained community transmission of COVID-19. This situation is rapidly evolving, and travelers should refer to this CDC list for the most current list of states with sustained community transmission (click the + sign under the map).

• For travelers returning to Wisconsin from states with sustained community transmission, DHS recommends to self-quarantine at home for 14 days and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

• Due to extensive spread and likely sustained community transmission of COVID-19 in mountain resort communities, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends self-quarantine for 14 days for any individuals who have visited Eagle, Summit, Pitkin, and Gunnison counties in the past week, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. 

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face

• March 14, 2020: Winnebago County reports first confirmed cases of COVID-19
• March 13, 2020: Gov. Evers directs all K-12 schools throughout the state of Wisconsin, both public and private, to close starting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, for two weeks.
• March 13, 2020: President Trump officially declares a National Emergency and orders every state to set up emergency operations centers, effective immediately.
• March 13, 2020: City Manager Mark Rohloff declared a State of Emergency for the City of Oshkosh
• March 12, 2020: Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency, directing the Department of Health Services to use all resources necessary to respond to and contain the outbreak.
• March 12, 2020: UW Oshkosh suspended all classes beginning March 16 and canceled all events until further notice
• March 12, 2020: Two cases were reported in Dane County
• March 11, 2020: One case in Waukesha County was reported and two in Fond du Lac County were reported
• March 10, 2020: One case was reported in Dane County
• March 9, 2020: One case was confirmed in Pierce County
• February 5, 2020: Wisconsin confirmed its first case of COVID-19 in Dane County. On February 28, 2020, CDC confirmed that the case no longer has COVID-19 and is no longer under isolation.

• 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. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• 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.
• Click here for additional guidance from the CDC

• Investigations in Wisconsin (county specific case information is not available at this time)
• The latest Situation Report from DHS, published on March 13, 2020
• COVID-19 cases in the United States
• The CDC released actions for protecting communities from COVID-19. It includes mitigation strategies for specific groups including individuals, schools, assisted living facilities, businesses, community organizations and healthcare providers.
• Full library of print resources for schools, businesses, etc. from the CDC
• Visit the Winnebago County Health Department's website for resources specific to the general public, healthcare providers, businesses, community organizations, schools and first responders.
• Wisconsin Departmetn of Children and Families
• Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction