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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
November 17, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 11/17/20)
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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 many days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 11/16/20)
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Positive: 316,758 (+4,389 from 11/15)
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Negative: 2,009,148 (+7,909)
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Ever Hospitalized: 14,499 (4.6%) (+118)
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Deaths: 2,649 (+12)
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Active Cases: 70,205 (22%)
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Recovered Cases: 243,841 (77%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 86%
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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 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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As the number of people using masks increases, so does the prevention benefit. Masks are primarily intended as "source control" to reduce the emission of respiratory droplets when people cough, sneeze, sing, talk or breathe. This is especially relevant for asymptomatic or presymptomatic individuals who feel well and may be unaware they are infectious. These cases are estimated to account for more than 50% of transmissions. Masks also help provide protection for the wearer by reducing the likelihood of inhaling infectious droplets. CDC recommends the use of masks, specifically non-valved multi-layer cloth masks, to prevent spread of the virus. Click here for a summary of the science and data that supports community masking. Learn more about selecting, wearing and washing your mask here. And remember, a mask is NOT a substitute for social distancing and should still be worn in addition to staying at least 6 feet apart from others.
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Wondering what the risk is of attending an upcoming get-together or event? This interactive COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Tool can help you determine the likelihood that you would come into contact with COVID-19. It estimates the chance (0-100%) that at least 1 COVID-19 positive individual would be present at an event based on the location (county) and number of people attending. Based on this tool, the risk levels in Winnebago County are:
- 10 people = 43% | 15 people = 57% | 25 people = 75% | 50 people = 94%
- Q: I previously tested positive for COVID-19. Do I need to quarantine or get tested if I come into close contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19?
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A: For up to 3 months after you initially tested positive, you do not need to quarantine or get tested again if you are a close contact of another person that tests positive, as long as you do not develop symptoms again. If you develop symptoms, you should isolate and contact a healthcare provider to discuss whether you should be retested.
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Stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep your loved ones safe with an alternative holiday celebration this year. Visit our website for holiday safety tips.
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The Department of Administration announced that $3 million is now available to eligible school districts and libraries through Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) Grants. More information can be found HERE and a list of eligible libraries and school districts can be found HERE. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2020.
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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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Sign up for updates!
Complete this form to receive COVID-19 Situation Updates from the Winnebago County Health Department.
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Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link here.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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