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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
June 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
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CONTACT 211
FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
One-stop connection to local services like utility assistance, housing, food, elder care,
crisis intervention, alcohol and drug recovery and much more
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases
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Winnebago County*
(As of 4pm, 6/19/20)
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Please note: Case counts do not include patients with COVID-19 symptoms that were not tested. Those with mild symptoms are most often directed to self-monitor at home without testing.
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Wisconsin
(As of 9pm, 6/18/20)
- Positive: 24,154 (+278 from 6/17)
- Negative: 444,751 (+10,838 from 6/17)
- Ever Hospitalized: 3,177 (+17) or 13%
- Deaths: 731 (+11 from 6/17)
- More information: DHS website
- Badger Bounce Back Dashboard
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Updated Graphs: Case Data by Age Groups
(Click the image to enlarge)
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Key Data Summary Updates for Wisconsin
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- Active Cases: 4,934 (20%)
- Recovered cases: 18,486 (77%)
- Percent of confirmed cases by race: American Indian (1%), Asian or Pacific Islander (4%), Black (18%), White (53%), Multiple or other races (12%), Unknown (11%)
- Percent of confirmed cases by ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino (33%), Not Hispanic or Latino (56%), Unknown (12%)
- Emergency Department visits:
- Influenza like illness: 42 visits on 6/17, compared to previous 3-day average of 34
- COVID-19 like illness: 109 visits on 6/17, compared to previous 3-day average of 124
- Total hospital bed utilization: 77%
Please note that some data (e.g., total negative and positive counts) is current as of this morning, while other data (e.g., active cases, percent of confirmed cases by race/ethnicity) is current as of yesterday.
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- Starting next week, our Situation Update will be sent earlier in the day, and the "What's New" section will be updated on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The dashboard on our website will continue to be updated daily.
- On June 5 the Winnebago County Board of Health unanimously approved a proposed ordinance amendment that was then presented at the full Winnebago County Board meeting on Tuesday, June 16. Based on public comment from the meeting on Tuesday night, we are reviewing the proposed amendment and making changes to improve the clarity of the language. On Monday, June 22, the Winnebago County Legislative Committee is meeting, however the ordinance is not on the agenda and the committee is not scheduled to take up the matter. There will be a brief COVID-19 case number update at the end of the meeting. We've been fielding a lot of questions on the proposed ordinance amendment. You can find a recording of the presentation from the County Board meeting here and a copy of the slides here. If you would like to voice your concern to a County Board Supervisor, here is the directory.
- The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) released guidance and recommendations for member high schools, grades 6-12, to resume summertime athletics programming and other activities beginning July 1, 2020. It will be the decision of each school’s district administrator to determine if athletics and other activities may operate in compliance with state, local and tribal health department directives as determined by each community’s most current level of risk.
- Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Announcement
- Guidance for summer activities
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is working on updates to the guidance for youth sports that is currently available on the DHS COVID-19 Community and Faith-Based page. The forthcoming DHS guidance will apply to youth sports for grades 5 and below.
- Forward Service Corporation offers programs to help you find your calling and then get the training and opportunities to get started.
- Do you know someone who gets FoodShare and is looking for work? FSET (the FoodShare Employment and Training program) can provide gas vouchers, interview assistance, networking, and even training to get them to a career they'll love.
- How about someone who has children and is looking for work? Wisconsin Works (W-2) provides cash assistance to support their family while helping them navigate a job search.
- Do you know anyone with children that needs help paying the bills? Emergency Assistance may be able to provide the cash assistance they need to keep the power on or get a home for their family. Just have them call 1-800-771-8420 to talk to a Specialist today.
- For more information on any of these programs, call Forward Service Corporation at 608-244-3526 or click here for their website.
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Q&A
Q: Should people with respiratory health issues such as asthma use cloth face coverings?
A: People with pre-existing respiratory illnesses such as asthma or COPD may face breathing difficulties with tight-fitting respirators, however the risk with cloth face coverings is very low as they are not tight around the face.
Anyone with COPD, asthma, or some other chronic respiratory issue should consult with their health care provider before deciding to wear a face covering on a regular basis. Face masks are also not necessary in every setting. The CDC does not recommend wearing face coverings while driving, especially if you are alone in the car. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who is currently having trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If you do not have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough or sneeze into an elbow if no tissue is available. Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wear a cloth face covering in public settings.
- Click here for additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Check with your school district for free lunch and breakfast options. School district websites are linked below:
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With many summer events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Updates from local healthcare providers:
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