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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
February 5, 2021, 1:00 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, 2/5/21)
Positive: 13,800 (+29 from 2/4)
Probable**: 2,349 (+6)
Negative: 73,186 (+211 from 2/4)
Daily average of positive/probable cases over past 7 days: 22/10
Total COVID-19 Deaths: 171 (+0 from 2/4)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 2/4/21)
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Positive: 546,955 (+1,518 from 2/3)
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Negative: 2,523,102 (+5,656)
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Ever Hospitalized: 24,634 (4.5%) (+80)
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Deaths: 5,992 (+41)
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Active Cases: 16,684 (3.1%)
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Recovered Cases: 524,120 (95.9%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 80%
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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: 659,025 vaccines administered as of 2/3/21
- Includes 129,766 second doses
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Winnebago County: 19,508 vaccine doses administered as of 2/5/21 at 8:30 a.m.
- Includes 3,398 second doses
- 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 next 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 time. 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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As of February 3, at least 16,461 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered to Winnebago County residents that fall within Phase 1a of the state's vaccination plan or are at least 65 years old, and 604,673 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Wisconsin residents. Our first mass clinic site for those aged 65+ opened this week at Sunnyview Expo in Oshkosh where at least 2,658 people were vaccinated February 1-3, with 76% of those people vaccinated being Winnebago County residents. One-quarter of Winnebago County residents aged 65+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine!
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It will take weeks to vaccinate all the currently eligible population; please be patient and see our website for updates.
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If you are eligible for a Phase 1a vaccination and have not been offered the vaccine, please check with your employer on their vaccination plan. If you are in Phase 1a and are not affiliated with a vaccine provider, please complete this form to be matched with a vaccinator.
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While it is very exciting that vaccine is arriving, it will take at least until the end of summer to reach an adequate level of community immunity, so we must continue to stay home, wear a mask, socially distance and practice good hand hygiene. Case rates remain very high and with the more contagious variant circulating in Wisconsin, we have to be careful to avoid another surge in virus activity. Please see these tips for when you do get vaccinated.
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Get tested after a known or potential exposure or if you have any symptoms, even if they are mild. If you have been tested, stay home until you receive your test results and follow the guidance provided.
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If you are using options to shorten quarantine, be sure to continue to monitor symptoms, wear a mask, social distance, and avoid group activities for the full 14 days. Shortened quarantine options may not be appropriate in all settings, such as high-risk, congregate settings, including daycares and K-12 schools.
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Safely support the local community through curbside pickup and delivery options and seeking out businesses that engage in precautionary measures. If a business is not following recommendations, consider speaking with manager and notifying the health department through this form.
- There are currently 40 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the Fox Valley.
- There have been a total of 171 confirmed COVID-19 deaths among confirmed and probable cases.
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Our confirmed + probable case burden remains very high. The confirmed + probable case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction is 391.5 cases per 100,000 people, a decrease from 460.5 cases per 100,000 last week. The number of cases (confirmed/probable) in the first week of this 2-week timeframe was 216/141 and for this most recent week is 145/100. Individuals aged 30-39 had the highest confirmed case rates of 316.5 per 100,000. Rates are lowest in those under 18 (197.2 per 100,000).
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Over this past week, 5.3% of PCR tests in Wisconsin were positive and 4.5% of PCR tests across all of Winnebago County were positive. Many people with symptoms are only receiving antigen tests, which are excluded from our percent positivity calculation and likely leads to artificially lower percentages.
- Over the past two weeks, a daily average of 594 PCR tests were conducted among residents within the Winnebago County Health Department jurisdiction.
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We continue to ask for the community's help with notification of close contacts. Early notification and quarantine of exposed individuals is an important tool in limiting spread of COVID-19. View our website for updated testing information. WI Department of Health Services also encourages residents to download the WI Exposure Notification app to assist in notifying contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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On February 2, Gov. Tony Evers announced that HealthCare.gov will be re-opening for Americans to enroll in health insurance coverage beginning February 15 through May 15, 2021. This announcement comes after advocates pushed for greater access to healthcare coverage in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read full press release.
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Individuals who would like to know if they qualify are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit WisCovered.com to find free, expert help.
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Gathering virtually or with the people you live with is the safest way to celebrate the Super Bowl this year. If you do have a small gathering with people who don’t live with you, outdoors is safer than indoors. This year, CDC provides ways to enjoy the game in a safer manner.
- Host a virtual Super Bowl watch party.
- Wear clothing or decorate your home with your favorite team’s logo or colors.
- Make appetizers or snacks with the people you live with to enjoy while watching the game and share the recipes with your friends and family.
- Start a text group with other fans to chat about the game while watching.
- Attend an outdoor viewing party where viewers can sit 6 feet apart.
- Use a projector screen to broadcast the game.
- Sit at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
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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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