COVID-19 Situation Update 12/9/21

Winnebago County Public Health Department

COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE

December 9, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)

Winnebago County COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 12/9/21)

57.1%

of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series

(97,271 of 170,411 people)

59.5%

of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose

(101,452 of 170,411 people)

Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 218,983

For additional demographic information, please see our weekly data reports.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 12/9/21)

*DHS is working to update the data to include the 5-11 age group.

56.3%

of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series

(3,280,807 people)

59.3%

of Wisconsin residents have received

at least one dose

(3,452,344 people)

Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 7,926,050

For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.

COVID-19 Case Data

Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 12/9/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 107

New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 23

Case Activity Level: Critically High

Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 217

(+4 from 12/1/21)

Total deaths among probable cases: 31

(+1 from 12/1/21)

Please see our weekly data reports and Data Dashboard for additional case data.

Wisconsin (As of 8am, 12/9/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 3,024

New Probable Cases (7-day average): 595

Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 10.8%

Total deaths among confirmed cases: 9,298

Total deaths among probable cases: 1,023

New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 23

Additional State Data

National Cases (CDC)

Global Map of Cases (Johns Hopkins)

*Does not include the portions of the City of Menasha or City of Appleton that fall within Winnebago County but have their own health department.

** 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.

Vaccine Clinics:

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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:

www.wcvaccine.org

Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 12/9/21

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Situational Awareness:
Winnebago County has reached a critically high burden status and activity level which we have not seen since November 2020.
There are currently 131 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. Wisconsin COVID-19 hospitalizations are at the highest levels since December 2020.
62.9% of Winnebago County residents aged 5 or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Omicron is a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. The Omicron variant has been detected in a growing number of states, including Wisconsin. 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.
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.
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.
On Dec. 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing a booster dose for individuals 16 and 17 years of age at least six months after completion of primary vaccination with the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. The next step is a review of the recommendation by the CDC and Wisconsin Department of Health Services. At this time, the Winnebago County Health Department is offering booster doses for anyone 18 and older. Pfizer and Moderna boosters may be received 6 months after completion of the initial vaccine series, and Johnson & Johnson booster doses are recommended after two months. 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.
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.
Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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.
Vaccines are available for anyone five and older any day of the week. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your vaccine questions and find a vaccination site near you.
Note: This week (Thursday, December 9, 2021), we are not publishing a school district or municipal data summary, and the general data summary is a shortened version. Full data summaries will be available next week.

What's New

Wisconsin Hospitals Are Operating At Full Capacity: Many Wisconsin hospitals are already operating at full capacity due to COVID-19. As of Wednesday, December 8, WHA reported only 41 of the states 1,331 ICU beds are available. More information and data on COVID-19 Hospitalization and Hospital Capacity.

It is important that you continue to seek medical care when you need it, and also to do your part by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu so we can protect our health care workers and preserve space in our hospitals for our friends, neighbors, loved ones, and even ourselves.

COVID-19 Omicron Variant: Scientists and public health officials are learning more about the COVID-19 Omicron variant every day. We know the best way to prevent the spread of this new variant is to get vaccinated, get a booster if you are eligible, and take precautions like wearing a mask, staying home when you are feeling sick, and getting tested if you have symptoms or if you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Vaccines reduce a virus’s ability to infect people. Vaccines provide protection against COVID-19 variants since many of the characteristics of the virus remain the same. The sooner people get vaccinated against COVID-19, the less opportunity we give the virus to keep mutating. Find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at www.wcvaccine.org.

Exposed To Someone With COVID-19: If you have been exposed to COVID-19, you should get tested 5-7 days after exposure and follow these essential public health practices for 14 days since your last close contact:
Those who are not fully vaccinated should quarantine for 14 days.
Regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask when around others.
Get tested 5-7 days after exposure, even if you are fully vaccinated.
Types of COVID-19 testing available.
COVID-19 testing locations.
For additional guidance, read the DHS publication Next Steps: Close Contacts of Someone With COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) advise pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been proven to be safe and does not affect fertility.
Recent data shows has shown that pregnant people who become infected with COVID-19 face an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 compared to people who are not pregnant.
There is evidence that antibodies generated by the vaccinated parent can transfer to the baby.
Learn more about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

Staying Safe This Holiday Season: As we look ahead to the winter holiday season, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) encourages Wisconsinites to take steps to protect their health and the health of those around them. You can celebrate safely even while the disease continues to spread.

Mental Health And The Holidays: The holiday season can bring joy to many, but it can also be a stressful time of year. Stress, anxiety, and loneliness may be compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you are feeling isolated this holiday season, reach out or ask for help if you need it.
Setting boundaries can help you feel more in control of the season's celebrations, in a way that is best for you.
Do what you can to stay healthy by getting vaccinated or a booster if you are eligible, and by wearing a mask or practicing social distancing where advisable - indoors and in crowds.
Tips and Resources for Taking Care of Your Health This Holiday Season.

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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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.
Learn the facts about the virus and the vaccine.