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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
September 28, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
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NEW HOURS FOR THE REGIONAL TESTING SITE AT SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER
STARTING WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10AM-6PM / SATURDAY: 8AM-4PM / SUNDAY: CLOSED
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 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, 9/28/20)
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†Group housing facilities include correctional facilities, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes
**Each test result 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, 9/27/20)
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Positive: 115,862 (+2,217 from 9/26)
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Negative: 1,399,218 (+5,806)
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Ever Hospitalized: 7,095 (6.1%) (+54)
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Deaths: 1,281 (+0)
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Active Cases: 19,050 (16.4%)
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Recovered Cases: 95,513 (82.4%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 81%
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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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If you have questions about the Regional Testing site at Sunnyview Expo Center, details can be found on this website. Please do not call the Sunnyview Expo Center directly.
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Cloth face coverings and masks help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 and keep our economy open. They are one tool, along with social distancing, hand washing, cough and sneeze etiquette, cleaning and disinfecting, and increased ventilation, which helps reduce the spread of the virus. Learn how to select, wear and clean face masks.
- Q: Where can I find assistance with getting health insurance in Wisconsin, particularly related to testing and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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A: Covering Wisconsin can help you find a health insurance plan and identify coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment. Visit the Covering Wisconsin website or call 608-261-1455 or 414-400-9489. Assistance is provided at no cost.
- Assistance is also available through the 2-1-1 Helpline. Ask for Health Insurance Help, or text your zip code to 898-211.
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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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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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