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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
December 2, 2021, 5:00 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 COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 12/2/21)
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56.3%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(95,926 of 170,411 people)
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59.1%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(100,746 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 218,983
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 12/1/21)
*DHS is working to update the data to unclude the 5-11 age group.
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56.1%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,266,637 people)
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59%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,433,875 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 7,697,130
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 12/2/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 113
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 17
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 14.9%
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 208
(+0 from 11/24/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 30
(+0 from 11/24/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 12/1/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 2,796
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 515
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 12.2%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 9,052
Total deaths among probable cases: 995
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 17
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** 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 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 weeks to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 12/2/21
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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Omicron is a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The Omicron variant has been detected in a growing number of countries, including the United States. The Omicron variant is yet another reason to get vaccinated and get a booster if you are eligible. Find a vaccination location at www.wcvaccine.org.
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Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and the community, especially as we have moved into more indoor activities and holiday gatherings. If you get COVID-19, you also risk giving it to loved ones who may get very sick. COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to reduce the risk of getting the virus and also protect the people around you, particularly those at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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Unvaccinated people account for the vast majority of severe cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. The risk of having a serious adverse reaction to the vaccine is very low — far lower than the risk of contracting COVID-19. Vaccines are free and do not require an ID or insurance at many locations.
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The FDA and CDC authorized the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Children and youth under 18 continue to represent the highest number of new cases. In the past 14 days, there were 227 PCR confirmed cases among 5- to 14-year-olds in our jurisdiction, indicating a critical burden status in this age group.
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Pfizer and Moderna booster doses are recommended for anyone 18 and older and may be given 6 months after second dose. Johnson & Johnson booster doses are recommended for anyone 18 and older two months after the first dose. The FDA and CDC have also approved mixing and matching of vaccines, so individuals may choose a different vaccine type than they originally received if preferred. Additional doses continue to be recommended for moderately to severely immunocompromised people 12 and older at least 28 days after the last dose of their primary series.
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To help keep schools open, have your child wear a mask, stay home when ill, and get tested if they have symptoms or were exposed to COVID-19. If your child is ill or has been exposed to COVID-19, keep all other children in your household home too. We currently have the highest rates of cases in children since the start of the pandemic. Act now, find a vaccine clinic at www.wcvaccine.org.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus to others. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, protect others by getting a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms, were exposed to the virus, or feel you need a test. Even if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you can infect others.
- If you were exposed to COVID-19, it's best to wait 5-7 days from exposure to get tested. If you test too early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test. If exposure is ongoing, additional testing is recommended. Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
- Situational Awareness:
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The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks is 984.7 cases per 100,000 people, an increase of 4% from the 945.7 cases per 100,000 reported last week.
- Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 1,514 confirmed + probable cases.
- There are at least 590 PCR tests performed every day in our jurisdiction.
- Over the past two weeks, 14.9% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction. This rate indicates that more testing after exposure is needed. It's important that those infected let their contacts know to get tested.
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There are currently 109 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
- 62.4% of Winnebago County residents aged 5 or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
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Only the highest risk close contacts are being contacted directly by public health – we are asking people that test positive for COVID-19 to reach out to all close contacts themselves.
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Vaccines are available any day of the week. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your vaccine questions and find a vaccination site near you.
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Note: Next week (Thursday, December 9, 2021), we will not be publishing a school district or municipal data summary, and the general data summary will be a shortened version. Full data summaries will be available the following week.
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New COVID-19 Variant: Omicron is a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The Omicron variant has been detected in a growing number of countries, including the United States.
- What We Know About the Omicron Variant: The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to get fully vaccinated and boosted, combined with prevention strategies like wearing masks, staying home if you’re sick, maintaining good hand hygiene, avoiding large gatherings, and getting tested if you’re experiencing symptoms.
- What We Are Learning About the Omicron Variant: Scientific studies are currently underway to gain more information about the potential severity of the Omicron variant.
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose Guidance: Everyone ages 18 and up is now eligible and encouraged to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. Those who are eligible should receive a booster dose 2 months after they received their Johnson & Johnson vaccine, or 6 months after they received the second dose of their Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and all upcoming vaccine clinic locations.
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- Q: I attended a gathering for the Thanksgiving Holiday, and now I am experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, what should I do?
- A: Regardless of your vaccination status, get tested immediately if you are experiencing symptoms.
- Q: I was exposed to COVID-19 and am not experiencing symptoms, when should I get tested?
- A: Regardless of vaccination status, get tested 5-7 days after exposure.
- If you are unable to separate from the person with COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated, you should get tested 5-7 days after the first exposure and again 5-7 days after the last exposure - if the first test was negative.
- If you are unable to separate from the person with COVID-19 and are not fully vaccinated, get tested immediately and again 5-7 days after the last exposure - if the first test was negative.
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Learn more about COVID-19 testing guidance and what you should do while you wait for your test results.
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Flu Vaccine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Seasonal flu illnesses and COVID-19 both spread easily from person to person, but are caused by different viruses. Their similar symptoms may confuse people, delay diagnosis, or overwhelm testing centers and health care providers. Fortunately, we have a vaccine against influenza. While flu vaccines will not prevent COVID-19, they can prevent flu-related illness, hospitalizations, and deaths which will reduce the strain on health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the flu vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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While vaccination remains the most effective tool we have to prevent COVID-19, everyone should continue to practice good public health behaviors. This means wearing a mask indoors, avoiding large gatherings, staying home when feeling sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms or after close contact. For more information on good public health behaviors, visit the DHS COVID-19 website.
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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 and Others From COVID-19
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine, or booster, if you are eligible.
- Wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet from others who don’t live with you.
- Clean your hands often, either with soap and water for 20 seconds or a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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Learn the facts about the virus and the vaccine.
Additional Resources
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