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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
October 28, 2021, 5:30 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, 10/28/21)
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54.1%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(92,237 of 170,411 people)
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56.5%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(96,272 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 193,328
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 10/27/21)
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55.0%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,210,107 people)
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57.7%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,358,375 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,495,148
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 10/28/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 52
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 9
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 7.7%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 197
(+2 from 10/21/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 27
(+0 from 10/21/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 10/27/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 952
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 173
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 7.7%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 8,422
Total deaths among probable cases: 928
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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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 10/28/21
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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Pfizer and Moderna booster doses are currently recommended for certain populations at higher risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 at least 6 months after their second dose. Johnson & Johnson booster doses are currently 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 they prefer. Third/Additional doses continue to be recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people at least 28 days after the last dose of their primary series.
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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. A vaccine will be available soon for most children, until then let's protect our children and community from unnecessary infection spread. 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 but do not have symptoms, 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. If you have symptoms, get tested immediately.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a full list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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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. Even if you are vaccinated, you still may bring the virus home to unvaccinated or immune suppressed family and friends. Protect yourself, family and friends by encouraging vaccination and wearing a mask.
- 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 502.1 cases per 100,000 people, a decrease of 6% from the 535.3 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
- Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 772 confirmed + probable cases.
- There are at least 590 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction.
- Over the past two weeks, 7.7% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. We need more testing.
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There are currently 77 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
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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.
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Everyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full FDA approval for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in people 16 years and older and is still authorized for use in 12- through 15-year-olds.
- 65.3% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Check vaccine locations before you go if you need or want a specific vaccine brand.
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What is "Mixing And Matching": You may receive any brand of vaccine for your booster dose; you do not have to receive the same brand you received initially as long as you meet the requirements for a booster. For example, if you received a Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago, you may receive any one Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson and Johnson booster dose. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine booster doses.
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COVID-19 Vaccines For Children 5-11 Years Old: On October 26, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted in favor of authorizing the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Further action is needed from the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) before children can begin to receive the vaccine. The federal government is committed to ensuring children age 5 through 11 have access to COVID-19 vaccines if authorized by the FDA and recommended by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Any COVID-19 vaccine for children is subject to the very same multi-step testing and approval process as all other COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccines ─ including those routinely recommended for childhood vaccination. Click here for answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children.
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- U.S Travel Requirements for International Travelers are Changing:
- On November 8, non-U.S. citizens who are not immigrants to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to fly to the United States. There will be very limited exceptions to this vaccination requirement for certain non-U.S. citizens who are not immigrants, including children under the age of 18.
- Fully vaccinated air passengers, regardless of citizenship, will continue to be required to show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test taken no more than three days before they board their flight to the United States. For passengers who are not fully vaccinated, the rules will tighten to require a test taken no more than one day before departing to the United States.
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Learn more about U.S Travel Requirements.
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Sign Up For Tailored COVID-19 Information Updates: The COVID-19 landscape is constantly evolving and changing. The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) wants to help your organization, business, employees, and customers stay up-to-date by sharing useful resources as they become available. Sign up to be a part of our email list! Thank you for your help in fighting the spread of COVID-19 and keeping our community safe. We appreciate your support!
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While vaccination remains the most effective tool we have to prevent COVID-19, everyone should continue to practice good public health behavior. 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 behavior, visit the DHS COVID-19 website.
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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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