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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
May 5, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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Stay
Safer at Home
for the health and safety of our family, friends, neighbors and community.
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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, 5/5/20)
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 5/4/20)
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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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- The Department of Health Services (DHS) launched hospital gating criteria as part of the Badger Bounce Back Plan. The criteria sets hospital metrics to be able to move into Phase 1 of the Badger Bounce Back Plan. Hospital gating criteria address both patient care and hospital staff health. The metrics set the following goals:
- 95% of hospitals affirm that they can treat all patients without crisis care.
- 95% of all hospitals affirm that they have arranged for testing for all symptomatic clinical staff treating patients at the hospital per CDC guidelines.
- Downward trend of COVID-19 cases among health care workers calculated weekly.
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- Gov. Evers issued Emergency Order #35 which:
- Suspends some administrative rules for DHS and the Department of Safety and Professional Services to allow health care and emergency services workers to maximize resources dedicated to patient care
- Suspends certain Medicaid eligibility rules for persons who were enrolled on March 18, 2020 or after
- Q: Can licensed cosmetologists prepare at-home color kits and deliver them to clients through curbside pick-up?
- A: Yes. For more information, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services sent a letter (April 29) to cosmetology and barbering credential holders addressing the subject.
- Visitors will be counting on businesses, attractions and hotels to follow state and federal health and safety guidelines when the state begins to reopen. The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau is creating a record of which facilities have policies in place complying with federal and state regulations, along with the primary contact at each facility. Click here for more information.
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- If you're experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider and ask them for a test. Symptoms may include: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, chills, repeated shaking with chills, body or muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell. For many, symptoms are mild, with no fever.
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- 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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Know Before You Go - Consumer Guide to Recreational Rentals
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DO
- Stay close to your home.
- Contact the business to see what services are available and what they're doing to enhance cleaning and disinfection of equipment.
- Schedule pick-up and drop-off ahead of time.
- Wear gloves if acceptable for the activity.
- Wipe down the equipment before and after use.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after your activity and after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- Bring hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to use if soap and water are not available.
- Maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and others.
- If you plan to go hiking, choose a less popular trail.
- Go straight home after your activity.
- Use of cloth face mask.
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DO NOT
- Visit public areas if you are sick or were recently exposed to COVID-19.
- Touch the cap of your water bottle with dirty hands. If you happen to do so, take the time to clean your water bottle.
- Touch your face.
- Use exercise as an excuse to ignore social distancing standards.
- Visit crowded parks.
- Go to parks during peak times. Although many of our schedules look different right now, people may still congregate in parks during certain timeframes.
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What do businesses need to know about outdoor recreational rentals (boats, golf carts, ATVs)?
- All operations must be performed by one person in a room or confined space, including a car or truck.
- Rentals must be paid for on-line or by phone.
- Rental pick-up and drop-off must be scheduled ahead of time to ensure social distancing between customers.
- Customers are not permitted inside the business or facility.
- Rented equipment must be cleaned after each use.
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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 during COVID-19 closures. School district websites are linked below:
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
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