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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
December 7, 2020, 4:30 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, 12/7/20)
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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, 12/7/20)
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Positive: 414,332 (+2,155 from 12/6)
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Negative: 2,202,473 (+5,751)
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Ever Hospitalized: 18,286 (4.4%) (+70)
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Deaths: 3,738 (+19)
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Active Cases: 58,009 (14%)
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Recovered Cases: 352,510 (85.1%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 83%
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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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Updated Quarantine Guidance Goes Into Effect Today
This guidance only applies to CLOSE CONTACTS (people who have not been confirmed to be COVID-19 positive, but who have had a known exposure to a COVID-19 positive person). It does not apply to people confirmed to be COVID-19 positive themselves.
A 14-day quarantine remains the safest option and is still recommended. If a 14-day quarantine is not possible, people who DO NOT develop symptoms may now elect to end their quarantine before 14 days with continued symptom monitoring and:
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After a full 10 days of quarantine if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring. In this scenario, you would be released from quarantine on day 11 after your last known exposure to a positive case. No testing is required.
- After a full 7 days of quarantine, with a negative test result that was collected within 48 hours of the end of quarantine. In this scenario, you would be tested on day 5 or later after your last known exposure to a positive case, and you would be released from quarantine on day 8 as long as your test result comes back negative.
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Symptom monitoring for a full 14 days from exposure is still required with either of these options. Click here for a chart you can use to log your daily symptoms.
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If you develop symptoms at any time during the 14-day period after exposure, immediately isolate yourself from other members of your house, contact your doctor and get tested.
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How do I self-monitor during quarantine?
- Check your temperature twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. If you don't have a thermometer, watch for symptoms of fever like chills or sweats.
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Watch for cough, difficulty breathing, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Write down any symptoms you have and when they begin.
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Log your daily symptoms on this chart.
What if I develop symptoms during quarantine?
If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 during the full 14-day quarantine period, isolate yourself from other members of your house, contact your doctor, and get tested. Tell your doctor about your symptoms to determine if you need medical care.
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If you don't have a doctor or are having difficulty reaching your doctor, complete an online health screening assessment, and a licensed health practitioner will contact you.
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Many FREE community testing sites are available in our area and throughout the state. While awaiting your test results, stay home and take steps to keep yourself and others safe in order to slow the spread of the virus.
Additional Resources:
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
- What is the difference between quarantine and isolation?
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Who isolates? Anyone who tests positive or has COVID-19 symptoms should separate themselves from being around others, as much as possible. This means only going out to seek medical attention. If possible, they should stay in their own room and use a separate bathroom from everyone they live with.
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Who quarantines? Anyone who has been exposed to COVID-19 should stay home and not have contact with others, as much as possible, for 14 days after the last exposure. They should not go to work or school, see people socially, or run errands, and should monitor for symptoms. The purpose of quarantine is to stop the spread in case the person who was exposed to COVID-19 becomes infected.
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Read more about quarantine and isolation here and visit our website for additional resources.
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The safest thing to do this holiday season is to stay home, but if you do decide to travel, testing can help you do so more safely. You and your travel companions (including children) may feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can still spread COVID-19 to others. If you are traveling, consider getting tested 1-3 days before your trip. Also consider getting tested 3-5 days after your trip and reduce non-essential activities for a full 7 days after travel, even if your test is negative. If you don’t get tested, consider reducing non-essential activities for 10 days after travel. More information on traveling during the pandemic can be found here, and a list of local testing sites can be found here.
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Stress does not have to overshadow joy this year, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. These tips can help you maintain your emotional well-being and keep you and your loved ones healthy in the weeks ahead.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) released maps and corresponding downloadable data tables that break down confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths by new geographic boundaries. The new maps show COVID-19 case and death data by municipalities (cities, towns, and villages), zip code tabulation areas, and school district boundaries.
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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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