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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
December 23, 2021, 3:30 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, 12/23/21)
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58.5%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(99,623 of 170,411 people)
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60.4%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(102,900 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 238,494
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 12/22/21)
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57.9%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,378,349 people)
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61.6%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,591,936 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 8,435,612
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 12/23/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 92
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 17
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 228
(+7 from 12/16/21)
Total deaths among probable cases: 33
(+2 from 12/16/21)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 12/22/21)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 3,417
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 693
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 11.8%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 9,804
Total deaths among probable cases: 1,090
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 28
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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 12/23/21
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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Winnebago County Health Department and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are urging everyone to take urgent action to prevent hospitalizations and death. Public health officials are concerned that already strained health care systems will become further overwhelmed because of the Omicron variant, leading to dangerous situations where hospitals will be unable to serve patients who require care. DHS is advising everyone to get vaccinated against COVID-19, wear a well-fitting mask, and get tested for COVID-19.
- Situational Awareness:
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Winnebago County is at a very high burden status and activity level. While it appears we are coming off a Delta peak, cases remain very high and we are bracing for a surge due to Omicron in the coming weeks.
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There are currently 133 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.
- 63.8% of Winnebago County residents aged 5 or older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
- Happy holidays! Celebrate the holidays safely by keeping gatherings small, getting tested before visiting others, and staying home if you test positive or have any symptoms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DHS recommends a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for everyone 16 and older. Boosters are recommended 6 months after completion of the initial Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series, and two months after receiving Johnson & Johnson. The FDA and CDC have approved mixing and matching of vaccines, so individuals may choose a different vaccine type than they originally received. The 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 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.
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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.
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Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2-3 days. Visit our website for a list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
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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.
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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.
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NEW! Winnebago County Health Department Issues a Face Covering Advisory: Today, Thursday, December 23, The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) issues the following advisory to control the transmission of COVID-19 throughout our communities, effective immediately. All people 2 years of age and older should wear a face covering that covers their nose and mouth when:
- Inside public enclosed spaces, including businesses, healthcare settings, workplaces, waiting in line, and on public transportation.
- Gathering with individuals who do not live in the same household, especially when social distancing of six (6) feet cannot be maintained.
- Outdoors if social distancing of six (6) feet cannot be maintained where people who do not live in the same household are present.
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More information: Winnebago County COVID-19 Face Coverings Advisory.
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NEW! Winnebago County COVID-19 Recommendations: The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant variant in the United States. This variant spreads much more easily than previous COVID-19 variants and will become the predominant strain of COVID-19 in Wisconsin if it isn't already. The best protection from Omicron is vaccination, plus a booster, and wearing a mask when recommended. The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) issues the following recommendations to serve as guidelines to control the transmission of COVID-19 throughout our communities. All residents are strongly advised to:
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Get vaccinated as soon as possible and get your booster as soon as eligible.
- Wear a mask anytime you are indoors and not at home, and when in close proximity to others when outside. Masks should be tight-fitting and multi-layered.
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Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Use a community testing site if you have a known exposure or have symptoms of COVID-19.
- Use at-home tests when gathering with others from outside your household before you get together. Gathering with people outside of your household is not recommended but, if you do, it is recommended that gatherings are kept small and people get tested before gathering. Stay home if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, are not feeling well, or are in quarantine due to close contact.
- Stay home when ill.
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More information: Winnebago County COVID-19 Omicron Recommendation.
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Winnebago County Health Department - Holiday Hours: The Winnebago County Health Department will be closed for the holidays on the following days. Contact tracing, data dashboard updates, and outreach to positive COVID-19 cases will not occur on these days:
- Friday, December 24
- Monday, December 27
- Friday, December, 31
- Monday, January 3
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Sunnyview Expo Center - COVID-19 Testing Holiday Hours: COVID-19 testing at Sunnyview Expo Center will be closed:
- Thursday, December 23
- Friday, December 24
- Thursday, December 30
- Friday, December 31
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If you are in need of a COVID-19 test, visit the Winnebago County Health Department COVID-19 Testing page or the DHS COVID-19 Testing page.
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Celebrate Safely this Holiday Season: The Wisconsin Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging all Wisconsinites to take action to prevent hospitalization and death. To celebrate the holidays safely and protect your loved ones from COVID-19, take the following actions:
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Get Vaccinated - Everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated should get any of the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. Everyone 16 years and older is recommended and strongly encouraged to receive a booster dose for the best protection against COVID-19.
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Wear a Mask - Regardless of vaccination status, wear a well-fitted mask over your nose and mouth when around people who do not live with you.
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Test Before Gathering - Use self-test before gathering indoors with others, even if you don't have symptoms, have not been exposed to COVID-19, or are fully vaccinated. Using a self-test before gathering can give you information about your risk of spreading COVID-19 to others, including unvaccinated children, older adults, those who are immunocompromised, and people at risk of severe disease.
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Avoid Crowding Indoor Spaces - Keep gatherings small and provide extra space between chairs at the table. Consider setting up different areas in your home for activities to allow for physical distancing.
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Learn more about how to celebrate safely this holiday season.
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DHS Issued a Public Health Advisory: On December 20th, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued a public health advisory calling on all Wisconsinites to take urgent action to prevent additional hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. The highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Wisconsin and is anticipated to cause a rapid increase in disease activity in the coming weeks. There is a serious risk that continued, increased numbers of COVID-19 cases will overwhelm an already strained health care system, leading to dangerous situations where patients experiencing medical emergencies may not be able to receive immediate, adequate, life-saving attention and care due to lack of hospital capacity. To slow the spread of the Omicron variant, DHS is urging all Wisconsinites to take the following actions immediately:
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Get vaccinated against COVID-19, including a booster dose as soon as you are eligible.
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Regardless of vaccination status, wear a well-fitting mask in indoor spaces when others are present who do not live with you.
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Celebrate safely over the holidays by keeping gatherings small, getting tested before visiting others, and staying home if you have any symptoms.
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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.
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