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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
February 9, 2021, 4:00 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* (As of 8am, 2/9/21)
Positive: 13,846 (+9 from 2/8)
Probable**: 2,380 (+8)
Negative: 73,624 (+113 from 2/8)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 18/9
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 174 (+0 from 2/8)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 2/9/21)
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Positive: 551,050 (+681 from 2/8)
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Negative: 2,541,584 (+3,487)
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Ever Hospitalized: 25,021 (4%) (+102)
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Deaths: 6,094 (+39)
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Active Cases: 13,454 (2%)
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Recovered Cases: 531,343 (96%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 77%
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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 5 p.m.)
Vaccine Data
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Wisconsin: 793,474 vaccines administered as of 2/8/21
- Includes 165,370 second doses
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Winnebago County: 23,088 vaccine doses administered as of 2/8/21 at 8:30 a.m.
- Includes 4,222 second doses
- 42.6% of residents 65+ have received at least 1 dose
- Additional state vaccination data
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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 several days to validate. Please see our weekly data summaries to view deaths by week of occurrence.
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PLEASE NOTE: The COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Sunnyview Expo Center is NOT open this week. We are working on securing vaccine supply for future clinic opportunities and will share additional opportunities for vaccination in our area as soon as possible. We encourage anyone currently eligible for vaccine to continue to seek opportunities where you would typically get your flu shot, whether that is your doctor's office or pharmacy. Wisconsin is currently still vaccinating those in group 1a, law enforcement, fire, corrections, and those 65+. Everyone who wants a COVID-19 shot will get a shot, but the process will take months. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please keep an eye on our local television and radio news outlets, and the health department's website, Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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- Important second vaccine dose information for anyone that received a vaccine at Sunnyview Expo Center last week.:
- If you received your first vaccine dose at Sunnyview Expo Center January 26-28, you will receive an email to register for your second dose.
- If you received your first vaccine dose at Sunnyview Expo Center February 1-6, you are automatically scheduled 21 days from your first dose appointment date and time. For example, if your first dose appointment was February 3 at 2:00pm, your second dose appointment will be February 24 at 2:00pm.
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The Better Business Bureau warned U.S. citizens against sharing any pictures of their CDC vaccination card as it has personal information. Additionally, scammers could use the pictures to create and sell fake cards as has occurred in the U.K.
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On February 6, DHS identified a second case of a variant strain in Wisconsin. Researchers believe that this new strain spreads more rapidly and easily than the original strain.
- A higher rate of transmission could lead to more cases, which would increase the number of people overall who need clinical care.
- There is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines will not work with new variants.
- Early research suggests that emerging strains are more contagious and reinforces how important it is to do your part to stop the spread - by staying home, wearing a mask, washing your hands, and maintaining physical distance.
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DHS is working to get a COVID-19 vaccine to Wisconsinites as equitably, quickly, and safely as possible. Until vaccine supply is able to meet demand, the vaccine will be rolled out in phases. This means that certain groups of people will receive it before other groups. For more information visit: COVID-19 Vaccination: A Phased Approach.
- It will take time to reach all people within each target population and phase.
- Currently Eligible
- Frontline health care personnel
- Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities
- Police and fire personnel
- People age 65 and older
- Eligible Tentatively Beginning March 1
- Educators and child care
- Individuals enrolled in Medicaid long-term care programs
- Some public-facing essential workers food supply, public transit, utility and communications infrastructure, and 911 operators
- Non-frontline essential health care personnel
- Staff and residents of congregate living facilities
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DHS: Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccine information
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CDC: What to expect when you get the vaccine
- Benefits of getting vaccinated
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The CDC recommends a layered strategy to reduce COVID-19 exposure including social distancing, wearing face masks, hand hygiene and improved indoor ventilation.
- When indoors, improved ventilation reduces the concentration of viral particles in the indoor air. Protective ventilation practices and interventions can reduce the airborne concentration of viral particles, which reduces the overall viral dose to occupants.
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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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Sign up for updates!
Complete this form to receive COVID-19 Situation Updates from the Winnebago County Health Department.
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Please distribute widely. The format may be altered when forwarded in an email. Find a shareable link here.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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