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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
June 17, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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CONTACT 211
FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
One-stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care,
crisis intervention, alcohol and 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 4pm, 6/17/20)
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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.
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 6/16/20)
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Key Data Summary Updates for Wisconsin (June 17, 2020)
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- Active Cases: 5,128 (22%)
- Recovered cases: 17,613 (75%)
- Percent of confirmed cases by race: American Indian (1%), Asian or Pacific Islander (4%), Black (19%), White (53%), Multiple or other races (13%), Unknown (11%)
- Percent of confirmed cases by ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino (33%), Not Hispanic or Latino (55%), Unknown (12%)
- Emergency Department visits:
- Influenza like illness: 40 visits on 6/15, compared to previous 3-day average of 29
- COVID-19 like illness: 107 visits on 6/15, compared to previous 3-day average of 97
- Total hospital bed utilization: 76%
Please note that some data (e.g., total negative and positive counts) is current as of this morning, while other data (e.g., active cases, percent of confirmed cases by race/ethnicity) is current as of yesterday.
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WEAR A MASK TO PROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU
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- Mask Tip: Do not lower your mask to talk. Whether you are talking with a friend or doing a presentation at a meeting, it is never recommended that you lower or remove your mask. Doing so defeats the purpose of the mask and puts others at risk.
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is partnering with UW-Madison’s Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, UW-Milwaukee, and the Wisconsin DNR to conduct two population health studies that will examine the presence of COVID-19 in Wisconsin. Together, these studies will provide researchers and public health experts with a better understanding of where COVID-19 has been and help identify communities that may be at risk for a future outbreaks. One study will focus on antibody testing and the other on wastewater surveillance. Read more.
- To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19. SBA’s EIDL program offers long-term, low interest loans that can provide vital economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of revenue. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses. Additionally, the EIDL Advance will provide up to $10,000 ($1,000 per employee) of emergency economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties, and these emergency grants do not have to be repaid. Click here to learn more and apply.
- The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. During these uncertain times, the Red Cross hopes that testing for COVID-19 antibodies will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed symptoms. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. There is an urgent need for blood donations right now, to meet the needs of patients in hospitals as surgical procedures and treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to COVID-19 resume. To schedule an appointment to give blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or activate the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa.
- If you are in quarantine due to exposure to a positive case, a negative COVID-19 test does not end quarantine before the 14-day period is up. It may take up to 14 days for the virus to surface, and if a test is taken too soon after exposure it most often will show up negative.
- REMINDER: Call your healthcare provider before going into a clinic if you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19. This allows them to provide guidance, prepare ahead if you need to be seen, and minimize risk to others.
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PHYSICAL DISTANCING & HAND WASHING ARE THE BEST DEFENSE AGAINST COVID-19
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- 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.
- 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.
- Wear a cloth face covering in public settings.
- Click here for 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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