Waupaca County Has 1st Positive Case

WAUPACA, WI – Waupaca County Public Health announced today that there is a confirmed COVID-19 case in Waupaca County. This is the
first confirmed case in Waupaca County.

The individual has been under self-quarantine as requested by local, state, and federal recommendations.
“We have been preparing and anticipating for a confirmed case in Waupaca County. We will work closely with Wisconsin
Department of Health Services (DHS) to ensure we are taking all of the appropriate next steps.” said Jed Wohlt, Waupaca
County Health Officer.

The Waupaca County Public Heath is reporting 24 negative cases in the County.

Waupaca County Public Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) responsibilities include:
• Identifying and contacting anyone who has been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19. These people are
asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days from their exposure and will be monitored for fever and respiratory
symptoms. People with symptoms will be assessed for testing for COVID-19.
• Providing guidance to clinicians regarding testing.
• Preparing for community spread of COVID-19.

Waupaca County Public Health is keeping track of this outbreak. If someone has been exposed, Public Health will directly
contact that individual. The health department wants everyone to continue to follow everyday preventive measures to
help protect yourself and others:
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Where it’s possible, we also encourage the use of telehealth to keep visits to clinics and hospitals to a minimum–
again for your protection, and for the safety of our healthcare providers. Additionally, if you are having symptoms- call your doctor– before going to the health center.
• Stay at least six feet away from other people.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily (e.g., tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, and cabinet handles). See CDC’s recommendations for household cleaning and disinfection webpage.

Waupaca County Public Health also wants to stress how crucial it is, now more than ever, to stay home and practice social distancing if you must go out. Every person in our community plays a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. We are all responsible as residents of our respective communities to monitor our own health and act accordingly. Safer at Home
This is a rapidly evolving situation. For the latest information, visit the CDC’s website or the DHS website.
For the latest information about COVID-19 in Waupaca County, visit:

NOTE:

Prior to the Waupaca County Health Department releasing their information, the Wisconsin Department of Public Health released their March 25, 2020 numbers.