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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
January 13, 2022, 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, 1/13/22)
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59.9%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(102,048 of 170,411 people)
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61.4%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(104,625 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 248,771
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 1/12/22)
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58.6%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,416,838 people)
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62.6%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,651,690 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 8,799,183
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 1/13/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 451
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 69
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 237
(+5 from 1/6/22)
Total deaths among probable cases: 36
(+1 from 1/6/22)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 1/12/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 9,675
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 2,276
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 27.6%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 10,407
Total deaths among probable cases: 1,152
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 27
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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 1/13/22
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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Winnebago County Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are urging everyone to take urgent action to prevent hospitalizations and deaths. Public health officials are concerned that already strained health care systems will become further overwhelmed because of the Omicron variant, leading to dangerous situations where hospitals will be unable to serve patients who require care. DHS is advising everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19, wear a well-fitting mask, avoid crowds, and get tested for COVID-19.
- Situational Awareness:
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Winnebago County is at a critically high burden status and activity level. We are in a surge due to Omicron and are likely to remain at high levels of cases for the weeks to come. If you are at high risk of complications from COVID-19 be extremely cautious at this time.
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Case rates have reached the highest point of the pandemic. So far in January, the number of new PCR confirmed and probable cases have already surpassed the total number of cases we had in December. There have been 4,491 confirmed + probable cases reported so far in January 2022. Over the past 14 days, the case rate reached 3,560.4 confirmed + probable cases per 100,000 people, which is more than double the case rate from last week's data summary (1,674.8 cases per 100,000). View our latest Trend Weekly Data Summary for more information.
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There are currently 151 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals. Local health systems are at a crisis point and are severely strained due to the current spike in cases.
- 28% of Winnebago County residents have received a COVID-19 booster dose.
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Due to the incredibly high number of positive COVID-19 cases, WCHD does not have the capacity to follow up with every person who tests positive at this time. We are asking people that test positive for COVID-19 to reach out to all close contacts themselves. Please reference our website for guidance following a positive test result or exposure to COVID-19.
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The Winnebago County Health Department has updated guidance for quarantine and isolation to align with new recommendations from CDC and DHS. Schools, daycares, congregate and other high-risk settings may have additional guidelines. Please notify your schools and workplaces if you test positive for COVID-19.
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COVID-19 vaccines are 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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Vaccines are available for anyone aged five and older on 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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Unvaccinated people account for the vast majority of severe cases, hospitalizations (about 90+%) 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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DHS recommends a Pfizer or Moderna booster dose at 5 months for everyone 12 years of age and older and also recommends an additional primary dose for certain immune compromised children 5- to 11- years-old.
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CDC recommends people receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, when possible and appropriate.
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To keep kids safe and in school, get your child vaccinated, have your child wear a well-fitting 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.
- COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, protect others by isolating if infected and get 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 ones, you can infect others.
- If you were exposed to COVID-19, it's best to wait about 5 days from exposure to get tested. If you test too early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test.
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Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County. Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 3-4 days.
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UPDATE! COVID-19 Testing Hours at Sunnyview Expo Center: Testing will be closed at Sunnyview tomorrow, Friday, January 14, and Monday, January 17. Information on other COVID-19 testing locations can be found on our website.
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PLEASE NOTE: Summit COVID-19 testing (2135 S Koeller St, Oshkosh) has extended hours tomorrow, Friday, January 14, and Monday, January 17, from 8:00 - 5:00 PM. Further details are available on our website.
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COVID-19 Testing Options: Demand for COVID-19 testing is high, but there are still many ways to get tested. Trusted testing partners include community testing sites, pharmacies, and healthcare providers. We encourage you to contact your doctor or healthcare provider to see if they are offering testing.
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Plan ahead as much as possible and please be patient with the staff at these sites. Rapid over-the-counter at-home tests are available at many pharmacies and online. DHS offers free at-home collection kits. Register for a free at-home test kit here.
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REMINDER: If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, get tested immediately, stay home, and take care of yourself. If you need to be around others, wear a well-fitted mask. If you are exposed to COVID-19 and are not experiencing symptoms, it is best to wait 5-7 days before getting tested.
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Please Kindly Wait For Your COVID-19 Test Results: The Winnebago County Health Department has been receiving several calls for COVID-19 test results. Here are some important reminders:
- PCR test results usually take up to 3-5 business days. The current increase in testing demand may impact turnaround time for test results.
- The Winnebago County Health Department will not receive your test results before you do.
- Your test results will be emailed to you at the email address that you provided when registering for your test. Please be sure to double-check your contact information when registering.
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Contact the location where you were tested to request your COVID-19 test results. Contact information for local testing sites can be found on our website.
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Expanded COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility: Pfizer COVID-19 booster doses are now available to anyone 12-years and older who has completed their primary series of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) over 5 months ago, or received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine over 2 months ago. More information on booster dose eligibility and clinic locations can be found on our website at www.wcvaccine.org.
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Updated Recommendation For Additional Doses: Individuals who are 5-years and older who completed their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series (2 dose series) and are moderately or severely immunocompromised should ger an additional dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their second shot for the best protection against COVID-19. More information on additional doses.
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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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Winnebago County Health Department
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