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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
March 3, 2022, 4:30 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, 3/3/22)
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61.3%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(104,414 of 170,411 people)
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62.4%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(106,362 of 170,411 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 257,596
NEW! Total number of additional/booster doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 54,793
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Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 3/3/22)
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60.4%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,523,320 people)
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63.9%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,728,490 people)
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Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 9,297,218
NEW! Total number of additional/booster doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 1,924,105
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
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Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 3/3/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 15
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 0
Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 256
(+0 from 2/24/22)
Total deaths among probable cases: 40
(+0 from 2/24/22)
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 3/2/22)
New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 600
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 92
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 4.1%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 12,012
Total deaths among probable cases: 1,386
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 11
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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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Vaccine Clinics in Winnebago County: |
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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 3/3/22
Click on the buttons below to view the full data summaries.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated guidelines for assessing and monitoring COVID-19 in communities. According to local data and the CDC's new COVID-19 Community Level indicators, Winnebago County is currently at a Low COVID-19 Community Level.
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Precautionary measures such as wearing a mask if you or someone you live with is at high risk for severe disease, getting vaccinated and getting tested are still needed to prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.
- Situational Awareness:
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Winnebago County is still at a high burden status and activity level. If you are at high risk of complications from COVID-19, remain cautious at this time.
- Over the past 14 days, the case rate reached 212.0 confirmed + probable cases per 100,000 people, which is a 42% decrease from the 364.9 confirmed + probable cases last week.
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There are currently 37 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals.
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32.1% of Winnebago County residents have received a COVID-19 booster dose and are considered "up to date" on their vaccination.
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If you test positive for COVID-19, you might receive a text message, recorded phone call and/or email from the Winnebago County Health Department. 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 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 years and older. 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. To learn more about eligibility for booster doses and additional doses, please visit the DHS Vaccine page.
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To keep kids safe and in school, get your child vaccinated, 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 24 to 36 hours, with most results in 24 hours.
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NEW! Hours of Operation Walk-In Wednesday: Effective next Wednesday, March 9, Walk-in Wednesday at Sunnyview Expo Center will operate from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, booster and additional doses will continue to be available. No appointment necessary, just walk-in! The COVID-19 vaccine is free and available to anyone 5 years or older. No ID or insurance required. Visit www.wcvaccine.org for more information.
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UPDATE! COVID-19 Community Recommendations: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services supports the new Centers for Disease Control (CDC) metrics used to determine the severity of COVID-19 in communities. With widespread access to vaccines and testing, available treatment options, and high levels of population immunity, a new approach to monitoring and preventing COVID-19 is necessary. On February 25, 2022, the CDC released new COVID-19 Community Levels to help communities and individuals make decisions about prevention strategies and behaviors that more accurately reflect the goals of this new approach. COVID-19 Community Levels are determined using three key metrics:
- The number of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days.
- New COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population in the past 7 days.
- The average percent of staffed inpatient beds occupied by COVID-19 patients in the past 7 days.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you have been exposed or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms it is important that you wear a mask around others and get tested. We urge all Wisconsinites to continue using a combination of COVID-19 prevention strategies that will allow us to continue with our daily lives while keeping community members safe and healthy.
- Q: What is the COVID-19 Community Level in Winnebago County? How can I easily access this information.
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A: According to local data and the CDC's new COVID-19 Community Level indicators, Winnebago County is currently at a Low COVID-19 Community Level. A COVID-19 County Check tool is available on the Winnebago County Health Department COVID-19 homepage.
- Q: If COVID-19 Community levels are low and masking mandates are lifted, could I still choose to wear a mask?
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A: Masking is not included as a general community prevention measure at Low or Medium COVID-19 Community Levels. At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk or risk to household members. In addition, people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. Learn more about masking recommendations.
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COVID-19 - Resources for Parents: Recognizing that the pandemic has taken a toll on many parents, the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health Infant Toddler Immediate Needs of COVID-19 Team recently developed a series of informational flyers and short videos to provide helpful tips on parenting. These have been added to already existing web page of parenting resources on the OCMH website.
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Do you want to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic?: The Winnebago County Health Department has capacity to bring COVID-19 vaccine clinics directly to interested businesses and organizations. With your answers, we hope to better serve your business and our community. If you are interested in hosting a clinic or would like more information, please take this brief survey
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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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Winnebago County Health Department
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