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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
October 7, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
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REGIONAL TESTING SITE AT SUNNYVIEW EXPO CENTER
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 10AM-6PM / SATURDAY: 8AM-4PM / SUNDAY: CLOSED
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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, 10/7/20)
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†Group housing facilities include city and county jails, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes. Starting 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.
**Each test result is manually processed by the Winnebago County Health Department. Processing positive cases is our first priority to ensure quick notification and investigation to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Recent negative test results may not have been processed yet. This will not affect our weekly report on percent positivity. Any unprocessed negative results will be accounted for in our weekly data summary that reports the average percent positivity across a two week period.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 10/6/20)
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Positive: 136,379 (+2,020 from 10/5)
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Negative: 1,482,116 (+9,539)
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Ever Hospitalized: 7,810 (5.7%) (+108)
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Deaths: 1,399 (+18)
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Active Cases: 24,852 (18.2%)
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Recovered Cases: 110,110 (80.7%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 84%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on 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)
- Gov. Evers issued Emergency Order #3 limiting public gatherings to no more than 25% of a room or building’s total occupancy. This directive is effective at 8 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2020, and will remain in effect until Nov. 6, 2020. It applies to any gatherings at locations that are open to the public such as stores, restaurants, and other businesses that allow public entry, as well as spaces with ticketed events.
- Emergency Order #3 and list of exemptions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Press Release
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Gov. Evers announced more than $100 million in investments aimed at providing additional stabilization for small businesses and communities. The new funds include an additional $50 million for “We’re All In Grants,” a grant program launched by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) this summer. The investments also support economic stabilization programs for the lodging and tourism industry, live music and performance venues, cultural non-profits and privately owned movie theaters. Learn more here.
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With the increased amount of testing occurring in correctional facilities, starting October 3, 2020, data reports from the Winnebago County Health Department will not include test results from those living in Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities, which includes the Oshkosh Correctional Institute. You can find testing data for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on this website.
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As a reminder, the COVID-19 data provided on our dashboard is specific to our Winnebago County Health Department jurisdiction, which does not include the portions of the City of Menasha or City of Appleton that fall within Winnebago County. These cities have their own health departments and report data specific to their jurisdiction. When looking at data provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), please keep in mind that the state reports data for the entire county, not just our jurisdiction. This is the reason why our data does not align with numbers from the state.
- Q: I was exposed to COVID-19. Should I get tested right away?
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A: If you do not have symptoms and were exposed to someone with COVID-19, please wait a minimum of 2 days (48 hours) from exposure to get tested. It is best to wait 5-14 days from exposure. If you are tested right away, there may not be enough of the virus built up in your system yet to be identified on a test. If you were exposed, it is important to self-quarantine and self-monitor for 14 days from exposure to protect yourself, family and community. Please be aware that even if you test negative for COVID-19 during your quarantine, you must continue to quarantine for the full 14 days. This is because you could develop COVID-19 illness anytime up to 14 days after exposure. Click here for more information on what to do if you were exposed to COVID-19. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please get tested as soon as possible.
- Be safe and stay healthy this Halloween with new ways to celebrate that don’t involve big in-person parties or traditional trick-or-treating.
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DHS provides recommendations for a safe and healthy Halloween on their COVID-19 Staying Safe in Your Community page
- DHS recommends avoiding:
- Large outdoor gatherings such as parties, festivals and parades
- In-person indoor parties and celebrations
- Happy hours or socializing at bars
- Traditional trick-or-treating from neighbor to neighbor
- Ideas for alternative celebrations include:
- Virtual costume contests and parties
- Increasing celebrations at home with decorations and family activities
- Drive-through haunted houses
- If your community plans to host trick-or-treating, individual grab bags placed outside for a contact-free experience are recommended.
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The CDC also provides several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.
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Make It Safe, Keep It Fun Halloween 2020 provides safe Halloween activities based on your local COVID-19 risk level.
- If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, do not participate in in-person Halloween festivities or give out candy to trick-or-treaters.
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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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