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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
January 20, 2022, 6:30 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, 1/20/22)
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60.3%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(102,705 of 170,411 people)
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61.7%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(105,162 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 251,915
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 1/19/22)
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58.9%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,433,339 people)
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62.9%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,671,171 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 8,903,421
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 1/20/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 435
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 53
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 242
(+5 from 1/13/22)
Total deaths among probable cases: 36
(+0 from 1/13/22)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 1/19/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 18,473
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 3,868
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 27.0%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 10,648
Total deaths among probable cases: 1,177
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 26
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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 1/20/22
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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The Winnebago County Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are urging everyone to take action to prevent hospitalizations, deaths and further spread of COVID-19. Healthcare systems have been impacted by the record number of COVID patients and limited staff due to illness or exposure, causing some providers to defer non-urgent elective surgeries. 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.
- Case rates have reached the highest point of the pandemic. So far in January, the number of new PCR confirmed and probable cases are double the amount of total cases we had in December. Over the past 14 days, the case rate reached 4,445.6 confirmed + probable cases per 100,000 people, which is an increase from the 3,560.4 confirmed + probable cases reported in last week's report.
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There are currently 165 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.
- 29% 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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Unvaccinated people account for the vast majority of severe cases, hospitalizations (over 90%) and deaths from COVID-19. Vaccines are proven to reduce the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 and protect the people around you. COVID-19 vaccines are free, do not require an ID or insurance, and are available for anyone five and older on any day of the week. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for answers to your questions and to find a vaccination site near you.
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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.
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If you were exposed to COVID-19, quarantine and 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.
- Anyone with symptoms should get tested immediately.
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Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 3-4 days.
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UPDATE! Outreach to COVID-19 Cases: If you tested positive for COVID-19, you may receive a letter, text, or call from the Winnebago County Health Department. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to follow up with every person who tests positive at this time. Guidance for anyone with COVID-19 can be found in this letter from our health department and on this webpage. For questions, please contact our COVID-19 Hotline at 920-232-3026.
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NEW! COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Survey for Local Businesses and Organizations: The Winnebago Health Department has the capacity to bring COVID-19 vaccine clinics directly to interested businesses. Please take a couple of minutes to answer this brief survey and help us gauge our community's interest in onsite vaccination opportunities. With your answers, we hope to better serve your business and our community.
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DHS Illness After Vaccination Report: Even as cases continue to increase rapidly due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, vaccines and booster doses remain highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. It is critical to get vaccinated as soon as possible and to stay up to date by getting a booster dose after 5 months (or 2 months if you received a J&J vaccine). The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19.
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Free at-home COVID-19 test kits: Through COVIDtests.gov every home in the U.S is eligible to order 4 free rapid antigen at-home test kits. The rapid antigen tests show results within 30 minutes- no lab drop-off required. The tests are completely free and ship in 7-12 days. Order your test now. More information and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Looking For Your COVID-19 Test Results: PCR test results can take up to 3-5 business days. The current increase in testing demand may impact turnaround time for test results. 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. 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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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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Local Healthcare Providers:
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