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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
March 25, 2022, 10:00 a.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, 3/24/22)
CDC COVID-19 Community Level: Low
Cases per Day*(7-Day average): 9
Hospitalizations**: 10
Total deaths ‡: 309
(+0 from 3/17/22)
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Wisconsin
(As of 8am, 3/24/22)
Cases per Day (7-day average): 364
Percent Positive by Test (7-Day average): 2.8%
Hospitalizations **: 233
Total deaths: 14,145
New Deaths Reported (7-Day Average): 9
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COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 3/24/22)
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Winnebago County (As of 8am, 3/24/22)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 3/24/22)
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32.5%
of Winnebago County residents are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.
(55,825 people)
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33.3%
of Wisconsin residents have received a booster/additional dose
(1,944,731 people)
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For more COVID-19 vaccine data, please see this DHS website.
For additional demographic information, please see this DHS website.
To be up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you will need to be fully vaccinated and
get a booster dose when eligible.
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*Case count includes confirmed and probable cases for Winnebago County.
**Hospitalization count includes individuals hospitalized (including those in ICU) with COVID-19 in the Fox Valley Region.
‡ Total deaths refer to those that occurred among residents that live in the Winnebago County Health Department jurisdiction. Deaths are verified through a review process that may take several weeks to validate.
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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summary: Updated 3/25/22
Click the button below to access the weekly data summary.
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Reminder: Starting today, the Data Summary and Situation Update will be published weekly on FRIDAYS, instead of Thursdays.
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Vaccine Clinics in Winnebago County: |
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For a complete list of vaccine locations in Winnebago County, visit:
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New! Community COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination Opportunity: UWO is now offering COVID-19 testing and vaccination to the general public at Albee Hall. Starting next week, Monday, March 28, COVID-19 testing and vaccines are available Monday - Friday, from 9:00AM - 3:00PM.
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Testing is available to anyone 1 and older. NAAT (Diagnostic) and Binax (Antigen) tests are available. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. Register for an appointment through MyPrevea. COVID-19 testing is free, no ID or insurance is required.
- COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 18 years or older. Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J vaccines and booster doses are available. No appointment needed, walk-ins welcome! The COVID-19 vaccine is free, no ID or insurance is required.
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For more information on COVID-19 testing and vaccination offered at Albee Hall, visit UWO's website.
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COVID-19 BA.2 Variant: The vast majority of Omicron lineages detected in Wisconsin so far have been BA.1. The BA.2 descendant lineage, which differs from BA.1 in some of the mutations, including in the spike protein, is increasing in prevalence. Here is what we know so far about BA.2:
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It is not new - Scientists first discovered the Omicron variant in November, and it quickly became clear that the viral lineage already existed as three genetically distinct varieties. At first, BA.1 was a thousand times as common as BA.2. But in early 2022, BA.2 started to be found in a larger proportion of new infections.
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It appears to be easier to contract - Omicron created record-setting spikes of cases for two reasons: it was more transmissible than earlier variants, and it could evade some of the protection from vaccines and previous infections. But recently BA.2 has spread even faster than BA.1.
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It is not yet causing a new surge in the United States, and it is not clear if it will: CDC data suggests that BA.2 cases are rising steadily. As of March 19, BA.2 was estimated to make up 34.9% of all cases in the U.S. Scientists are still debating whether BA.2 will cause another surge in the U.S.
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Existing vaccines protect people from severe illness and hospitalization: COVID-19 vaccines continue to protect people against severe disease, especially those who received a booster. Even throughout the Omicron surge, the vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalizations, severe illness, and death.
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BA.2 does not appear to make people sicker than the previous version of Omicron: According to a study from South Africa’s National Institute of Communicable Diseases, BA.2 does not cause more severe illness than BA.1, but more studies are needed to confirm this finding.
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Reinfection with BA.2 after being infected with BA.1 appears to be rare: Based on recent research from Denmark and Qatar, reinfection appears rare but more studies are needed to confirm this finding.
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- Q: Why do new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge?
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A: Variants emerge as a result of naturally occurring mutations in viruses. For example, the flu virus changes often, which is why doctors recommend a new flu vaccine each year. As long as COVID-19 spreads, mutations, and new variants are expected to occur, the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including its variants, is to get vaccinated and boosted. Being vaccinated decreases the likelihood you will get sick and makes it less likely you will need hospitalization or die if you get infected. Increased vaccination rates around the world will decrease the likelihood that the coronavirus will mutate into other dangerous variants. Learn more about COVID-19 variants. Find a vaccine clinic near you at www.wcvaccine.org.
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COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent MIS-C: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in children is a rare COVID-19 complication that can appear 2-6 weeks after initial infections. Though it sometimes affects adolescents, it primarily affects elementary-age children. Even if your child had a mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infection, they can still develop MIS-C. The Pfizer vaccine is highly effective at preventing MIS-C:
- Two doses of the vaccine led to a 91% reduction in the likelihood of MIS-C.
- 95% of adolescents who were hospitalized with MIS-C and 100% of critically ill patients requiring life support were unvaccinated.
- 39% of unvaccinated MIS-C patients required life support. No fully vaccinated adolescents with MIS-C required life support.
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Read the full report published by the CDC. Learn more about MIS-C on the DHS website. Find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you at www.wcvaccine.org
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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.
- Get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Wear a mask around others if you have been exposed to COVID-19, have symptoms, or tested positive for COVID-19.
Additional Resources
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Local Healthcare Providers:
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Winnebago County Health Department
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