CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Winnebago County Public Health Threat Matrix
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Current
Level
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Winnebago County Public Health Threat Level
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Description
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Examples
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X |
LOW
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No public health threat currently exists in Winnebago County that will have an adverse impact on the general population.
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Seaonal flu
Specific food related illnesses
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MEDIUM
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Some public health threats exist in Winnebago County, but will not negatively impact the general population of Winnebago County.
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Seasonal flu with an increase in cases
Whooping cough
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ELEVATED
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A significant risk to part of the Winnebago County population exists or is imminent.
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Beginning of an epidemic or pandemic
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HIGH
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A public health threat exists within Winnebago county, or is imminent, and will likely affect most of the population.
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Epidemic
Pandemic with serious health risks
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SITUATIONAL UPDATE
NO MAJOR SITUATIONS TO REPORT AT THIS TIME