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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
January 27, 2022, 5:30 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, 1/27/22)
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60.5%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(103,113 of 170,411 people)
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61.9%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(105,441 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 253,928
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 1/26/22)
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59.2%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,451,491 people)
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63.2%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,686,273 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 8,988,616
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 1/27/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 285
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 23
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 242
(+0 from 1/20/22)
Total deaths among probable cases: 36
(+0 from 1/20/22)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 1/27/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 7,958
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 985
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 22.7%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 10,997
Total deaths among probable cases: 1,219
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 33
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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 1/27/22
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. Although we are seeing a decrease in cases, we 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 remain extremely cautious at this time.
- At this point, we have reported 10,327 confirmed + probable cases in January. This is over half of what was reported for the entire 2021 year. In 2021 we reported 16,943 confirmed + probable cases.
- Over the past 14 days, the case rate reached 3,632.6 confirmed + probable cases per 100,000 people, which is a decrease from the 4,445.6 confirmed + probable cases reported in last week's report.
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There are currently 130 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.
- 30% of Winnebago County residents have received a COVID-19 booster dose and are considered "up to date."
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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. If you test positive, you might receive a text message, voice message, and/or email from WCHD. 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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If you or a member of your household tested positive for COVID-19, have symptoms, or were exposed, please follow current isolation and quarantine guidance to help prevent spread of the virus. Also be sure to notify your workplace, school, or daycare. High risk settings may have additional guidelines.
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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, wait 5 days from exposure to get tested. Get tested immediately if you have symptoms. Find additional quarantine and testing guidance on our website.
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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 2- 3 days.
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Outreach to COVID-19 Cases: If you tested positive for COVID-19, you may receive a letter, text message, 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! The Strength of Vaccines Plus a Booster: According to data recently published by the CDC, both Pfizer and Moderna booster shots are highly effective in reducing the number of new infections and preventing hospitalizations and death of those infected, especially people ages 50 and older. While breakthrough infections can occur among those who have been fully vaccinated and receive a booster, the extra doses are 90% effective at preventing hospitalization. Despite promising evidence, only 30% of fully vaccinated people in Winnebago County who are eligible for a booster have received one. There's never been a better time to get one if you haven't done so already. Find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you at www.wcvaccine.org.
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- Protect Yourself From Fraudulent Testing Providers:
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Do not pay with cash: Most insurances will cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) also cover COVID-19 testing. Ask the provider if they accept health insurance.
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Do not provide your personal information: Providers that ask about your Social Security number, passport, driver's license, or other personal information may be involved in identity theft scams. However, providers may ask for your ID to verify your information if they intend on billion insurance.
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Ask when and how you will get your results: Testing providers should tell you when you will receive results, pr at least provide a range, such as 2-3 days. They should also explain how you will receive results, such as by email, mail, or phone.
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Ask about certification: The Federal government assigns a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) number to approved COVID-19 testing facilities that perform rapid onsite testing. You can learn in advance whether a testing lab has a CLIA number by typing in the lab name. The lab name will pop up if they have been assigned a CLIA number.
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Confirm that results will be reported: Find out if the testing provider reports COVID-19 test results to state and federal agencies, which they are required to do.
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Buy FDA-authorized COVID-19 tests: Only purchase testing kits from reputable companies and be on the lookout for copycat company names with suspicious websites or spelling errors.
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Submit A Testing Provider Complaint: You can direct complaints about a COVID-19 testing experience to DHS’ Office of Inspector General at 877-865-3432 or online. Examples of complaints could include: incorrect results, missing results, fake results, testing quality, testing site cleanliness, insurance billing, inappropriate fees for tests, testing fraud such as fake test kits, and other related topics.
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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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Winnebago County Health Department
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