Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
October 7, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm)
Winnebago County COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 10/7/21)
52.9%
of Winnebago County residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(90,224 of 170,411 people)
55.7%
of Winnebago County residents have received at least one dose
(94,876 of 170,411 people)
Total number of doses administered to Winnebago County residents: 182,197
For additional demographic information, please see our weekly data reports.
Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccination Data (As of 8am, 10/6/21)
54%
of Wisconsin residents have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
(3,146,992 people)
56.9%
of Wisconsin residents have received
at least one dose
(3,314,894 people)
Total number of doses administered to Wisconsin residents: 6,240,966
For additional demographic information, please see the DHS website.
COVID-19 Case Data
Winnebago County* (As of 8am, 10/7/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 60
New Probable Cases** (7-day average): 12
Percent Positive by PCR Test (Past 7 days): 7.7%
Case Activity Level: Very High

Total deaths among confirmed cases‡: 187
(+2 from 9/30/21)

Total deaths among probable cases: 26
(+0 from 9/30/21)

Please see our weekly data reports and Data Dashboard for additional case data.
Wisconsin (As of 8am, 10/6/21)

New Confirmed Cases (7-day average): 2,651
New Probable Cases (7-day average): 408
Percent Positive by Test (7-day average): 8.7%
Total deaths among confirmed cases: 8,092
Total deaths among probable cases: 897
New Deaths Reported (7-day Average): 13
*Does not include the portions of the City of Menasha or City of Appleton that fall within Winnebago County but have their own health department.
** 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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Winnebago County Weekly Data Summaries: Updated 10/7/21
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  • Due to a high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Winnebago County, the health department strongly recommends that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor settings and crowded outdoor venues. Assume there are infected people in every public location you go to.
  • Case rates are the highest in school-aged children. 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. A vaccine will be available soon for most children, until then let's protect our children and community from unnecessary infection spread.
  • COVID-19 testing remains an important tool in reducing spread of the virus to others. Whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated, get a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms, were exposed to the virus, or feel you need a test. Knowing helps you protect others. Even if you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, you can infect others.
  • If you were exposed to COVID-19 but do not have symptoms, it's best to wait 3-5 days from exposure to get tested. If you test to early, the viral load may not be enough to show up on a test.
  • The CDC encourages widespread testing to identify asymptomatic cases to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
  • Sunnyview Expo Center PCR test results currently take approximately 2 days. Visit our website for a full list of testing locations in Winnebago County.
  • The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has been proven safe and effective with full FDA approval for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in people 16 years of age and older and is still authorized for use in 12- to 15-year-olds. Read answers to the most common questions families have about the vaccine here. Booster doses are now available and recommended for certain populations at higher risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19.
  • The Delta variant has led to more COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths – and the unvaccinated are most at risk. If you are unvaccinated, continue to wear a mask, social distance and make a plan to get vaccinated. Even if you are vaccinated, you still may bring the Delta variant home to unvaccinated or immune-suppressed family and friends. Protect yourself, family and friends by encouraging vaccination and wearing a mask.
  • Employers should implement multi-layered interventions to protect workers and slow the spread of COVID-19. Employers considering policies that require vaccination can find guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice.
  • Situational Awareness:
  • The confirmed + probable case burden is very high for our jurisdiction. The case rate over the past 2 weeks for our jurisdiction is 688.9 cases per 100,000 people, a decrease of 11% from the 770.1 cases per 100,000 reported in last week's report.
  • Over the past two weeks, we have reported a total of 1,184 confirmed + probable cases.
  • There are at least 814 PCR tests being performed every day in our jurisdiction, and this is trending downwards.
  • Over the past two weeks, 7.7% of PCR tests were positive in our jurisdiction.
  • There are currently 102 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Fox Valley Area hospitals. New evidence is emerging that the Delta variant may produce 30-50% higher hospitalization rates than previous variants. Due to the latest surge, hospitals in the Fox Valley region are nearing or at capacity for staffed hospital beds, including ICU beds.
  • With the current surge in positive tests, our ability to do contact tracing is strained. 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 other close contacts themselves.
  • Vaccines are available any day of the week at a site near you. Visit www.wcvaccine.org to find answers to your questions about the vaccine and find a place to get vaccinated.
  • 64.4% of Winnebago County residents aged 12 or older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Everyone 12 and older is eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer is the only vaccine currently approved for 12- to 17-year-olds. Check vaccine locations before you go if you need or want a specific vaccine brand.
What's New
  • NEW Regional COVID-19 Vaccine Tour Location!
  • On select Mondays starting next week, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be hosted at the Winneconne- Poygan Fire Department (550 W Main Street, Winneconne). The vaccine clinic will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 11 & 18, and November 1.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 12 years and older. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered. Third doses and Pfizer boosters will be available.
  • No appointment is needed. No ID or insurance is required.
  • For more information on local COVID-19 vaccine clinics, visit www.wcvaccine.org.
  • Updated Fact Sheet Regarding The inclusion Of Positive Antigen Tests
  • The 'I've Already Had COVID-19' fact sheet has been updated to reflect the revised guidance on antigen tests.
  • For those who are not fully vaccinated- it is advised that you quarantine if it has been more than 90 days since you were previously diagnosed with COVID-19 with a positive PCR or a positive antigen test.
  • For more information, see the 'I've Already Had COVID-19. Do I Need To Isolate Or Quarantine again?' fact sheet.
  • Those At Higher Risk Of Being Exposed To COVID-19 In The Workplace Should Receive the COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Dose:
  • Certain people, based on their occupation, may be at increased risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19 while at work. CDC recommends that people who work in those occupations get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot at least six months after completion of their Pfizer-BioNTech initial series.
  • This list of occupations does not include all potential occupations where a worker could have an increased risk for exposure. People ages 18 to 64 who received the two-dose series of Pfizer vaccine at least six months ago and personally determine that a booster shot will further protect their health and the health of those around them due to exposure at their job may get a booster shot, even if their job is not listed on the CDC or DHS website. 
  • Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.
  • Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine And A Flu Vaccine During The Same Visit?
  • Yes- you can get a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time. COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to the timing of other vaccines. This includes simultaneous administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines on the same day.
  • Even though both vaccines can be given at the same visit, people should follow the recommended schedule for either vaccine: If you haven't gotten your currently recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine, get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can, and ideally get a flu vaccine by the end of October.
  • Additional information on the Flu Vaccine.
  • The Hidden U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned Children – More than 140,000 U.S. Children Lost a Primary or Secondary Caregiver Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • A new study highlights stark disparities in caregiver deaths by race and ethnicity.
  • One U.S. child loses a parent or caregiver for every four COVID-19-associated deaths, a new modeling study published today in Pediatrics reveals. 
  • The findings illustrate orphanhood as a hidden and ongoing secondary tragedy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes that identifying and caring for these children throughout their development is a necessary and urgent part of the pandemic response – both for as long as the pandemic continues, as well as in the post-pandemic era. Read the full CDC press release here.
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
  • Get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are at least 12 years old.
  • If unvaccinated, 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.
  • Additional guidance from the CDC

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