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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
April 8, 2021, 4:00 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, 4/8/21)
Positive: 14,651 (+17 from 4/7)
Probable**: 2,724 (+2)
Negative: 82,748 (+144 from 4/7)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 17/7
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 186 (+0 from 4/7)
Updated 4/8/21
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 4/7/21)
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Positive: 581,797 (+727 from 4/6)
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Negative: 2,756,357 (+4,421)
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Ever Hospitalized: 27,894 (4.8%) (+25)
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Deaths: 6,653 (+5)
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Active Cases: 7,715 (1.3%)
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Recovered Cases: 567,185 (97.5%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 84%
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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: 3,127,111 vaccine doses administered to Wisconsin residents as of 4/7/21
- 1,227,807 residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
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Winnebago County: 90,405 vaccine doses administered to Winnebago County residents as of 4/8/21
- 38,365 residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
- 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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Winnebago County is seeing a concerning increase in cases due to more contagious variants, increased travel by unvaccinated persons, and decreased social distancing. Only 21% of Winnebago County residents are fully vaccinated. Let's prioritize getting vaccinated and continuing to wear a mask.
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Wearing a mask is an effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19. Regardless of vaccination status, it is still important to continue to follow masking, social distancing, and hand washing recommendations.
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Our confirmed + probable case burden remains high. The confirmed + probable case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction increased by 20% from last week's report (159.4 cases per 100,000 people) to this week (191.9 cases per 100,000 people). The number of cases (confirmed/probable) in the first week of this 2-week timeframe was 90/39 and for this most recent week is 116/50.
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Travel increases your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19. CDC recommends that you do not travel at this time if you are not vaccinated plus two weeks. If you must travel, please see CDC's COVID-19 travel considerations. It is recommended to get tested for COVID before and after travel.
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COVID-19 Testing is recommended for anyone with symptoms, with known exposure as well as those without symptoms but feel they have a need for a test, such as those who have many exposures in the community due to their normal activities. Anyone who feels they need a test should get a test. Testing resources are plentiful and the CDC encourages widespread testing to identify asymptomatic cases so measures can be taken to avoid the spread of COVID-19. PCR test results are generally coming back within 24 hours at Sunnyview Expo Center. The newest COVID-19 testing option lets you collect your own saliva sample from the comfort of your home. Learn about this free at-home collection kit and request one today on the DHS website.
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There is a greater accessibility to the COVID-19 vaccine in recent weeks. We encourage you to take the first opportunity presented to you to get vaccinated as vaccine supply continues to change frequently. All COVID-19 vaccines have been found to be greatly effective in preventing death and serious illness. See our new vaccine website for updates and vaccine clinic locations. When you do get vaccinated, please see these tips.
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Everyone age 16 and older is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer is the only vaccine currently available for 16 and 17 year-olds. Not all locations administer vaccines to those under 18 as not all carry Pfizer.
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As of April 7, 87,787 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Winnebago County residents, and 3,127,111 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Wisconsin residents.
- Individuals aged 30-39 had the highest PCR confirmed case rates of 192.0 per 100,000. Rates are lowest in those aged 60+ (86.5 per 100,000).
- There are currently 22 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the Fox Valley.
- There has been a total of 186 confirmed COVID-19 deaths among confirmed and probable cases.
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Over this past week, 3.7% of PCR tests in Wisconsin were positive, 4.0% of PCR tests across all of Winnebago County were positive, and 3.9% of PCR tests across Winnebago County Health Department jurisdiction were positive. Over the past two weeks, 3.4% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. Many people with symptoms are only receiving antigen tests, which are excluded from the percent positivity calculation and likely leads to artificially lower percentages.
- Over the past two weeks, a daily average of 437 PCR tests were conducted among residents within the Winnebago County Health Department jurisdiction.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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There will be two vaccination clinics offered at Sunnyview Expo Center next week. Online registration will open at 8:30 AM on Friday, April 9th. All individuals age 18 and older are eligible. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for more information.
- Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 8am - 3:45pm, Moderna
- Thursday, April 15, 2021, 8am-3:45pm, Moderna
- Any Winnebago County resident that has a barrier preventing them from scheduling online may call the hotline at 920-232-3026.
- Need free transportation to and from your vaccine appointment? Call Make the Ride Happen at 920-225-1719 Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm.
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For a list of vaccination locations in and around Winnebago County, visit: www.wcvaccine.org.
- Walgreens is providing dedicated appointment times for individuals needing their second dose, regardless of where they received their first dose. These can be scheduled by calling the store location or via the Walgreens online scheduler. Due to the nature of the scheduling system, an individual is not able to schedule a second dose only appointment online until 21 days have passed since they received their first dose. Because appointments are currently filling up quickly, getting a second dose appointment may be difficult with the online system.
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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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