City Of Oak Creek Publishes Coronavirus Update For November 8

Oak Creek WI

10 November, 2021

7:39 PM

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Press release from the City of Oak Creek: November 8, 2021 NOTE: Data is updated and shared each Monday. Change has been calculated from the prior week's update. We are pleased to share the City of Oak Creek COVID-19 Status Dashboard, available to the public. The data provided on this dashboard helps to illustrate the impact of the virus on the different demographics of our community. The data on this dashboard will be updated on Fridays, as with our regular COVID-19 updates. Information about this disease is constantly changing and evolving. For the most up to date information visit the CDC website. COVID-19 in our Area Indiv. Testing Positive Indiv. testing Negative Deaths % of population with one dose of vaccine: % of population fully vaccinated: Oak Creek 5,694 (+101) 23,749 (+248) 60 (no change) 66.4% 63.2% Milwaukee County 138,973 (+1,020) 651,630 (+3,795) 1,576 (+22) 57.4% 53.5% Wisconsin 804,872 (+10,339) 3,566,678 (+21,677) 8,597 (+177) 58.1% 55.1% Testing data represents the number of people tested by the diagnostic test that detects the virus in the nose or throat (and not a blood test that detects antibodies). Multiple tests per person are not included in these summary statistics. Additional Oak Creek data: Burden: 329 14-day Positivity Rate: 8.3% Number of new positive cases over 14-day period (10/20 - 11/2): 120 [Used to calculate Burden] Practice Everyday Preventative Actions Wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. If not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with individuals that are sick. STAY HOME when you're sick. Cover your sneeze and cough. Practice physical distancing of 6 feet between you and individuals not a part of your household. Avoid gatherings. Wear a cloth face cover when outside your home. Download a printable version of this update This press release was produced by the City of Oak Creek. The views expressed here are the author's own.