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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
March 31, 2021, 11:00 a.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, 3/31/21)
Positive: 14,518 (+18 from 3/30)
Probable**: 2,674 (+10)
Negative: 81,697 (+187 from 3/30)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 13/5
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 185 (+0 from 3/30)
Updated 3/25/21
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 3/30/21)
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Positive: 576,632 (+588 from 3/29)
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Negative: 2,715,398 (+3,163)
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Ever Hospitalized: 27,531 (4.8%) (+65)
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Deaths: 6,612 (+11)
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Active Cases: 6,673 (1.2%)
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Recovered Cases: 563,133 (97.7%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 80%
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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: 2,692,725 vaccine doses administered to Wisconsin residents as of 3/30/21
- 1,013,613 residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
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Winnebago County: 77,645 vaccine doses administered to Winnebago County residents as of 3/31/21
- 30,586 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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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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On March 25 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and laboratory partners confirmed a third variant strain of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in Wisconsin. This variant strain, referred to as P.1, differs from variant B.1.1.7 and B.1.351, which have both previously been confirmed in Wisconsin. View the entire news release.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services accepted CDC’s updated recommendation that K-12 schools now maintain a minimum of 3 feet of physical distance between students in most situations. Teachers and adult school staff still must maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance at all times. This updated guidance does not change the distance used to define close contacts in a K-12 schools; that remains at 6 feet. At this point, this guidance is only applicable to K-12 students.
- If you traveled or are planning to travel during spring break, it is recommended you receive a PCR test before returning to work/school.
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Sunnyview Expo Center: PCR, results back in less than 24hrs, Tuesday-Friday, 9am- 5pm
- Winneconne Mobile Site: PCR, open Thursday, April 1, 10am-2pm
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Appleton COVID-19 Testing Site: Wednesday through Friday, from 8 am- 4pm
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Christ Rock Community Church in Menasha: PCR, Thursdays, 9am- 5pm
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Culver Family Center: Antigen with follow-up PCR as needed, Monday-Friday, from 9am-5pm
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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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