Oshkosh pandemic diary March 30: Case count rises by 1; most are in their 50s; polling place to be moved

Winnebago County Health Department

One more Winnebago County resident has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 11 as of Monday evening.

The county also provided a breakdown of patients by age and gender. Four of the patients are in their 50s, and one is over 80. The other six are spread equally over their 40s, 60s and 70s.

Six are female, and five male.

The number of negative tests rose to 183, an increase of 24 from the day before, according to the county Health Department. 

The number of pending tests rose by six to 102.

The county said the count does not include data from the city of Menasha or the city of Appleton, which both extend into other jurisdictions.

Separately the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported a statewide increase of 109 cases to a total of 1221. A total of 14 people have died from COVID-19.

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In its daily COVID-19 bulletin, the city said a fourth polling place has been changed temporarily as District 16 residents will vote at the Elks Lodge, 175 W. Fernau Ave. The other polling changes can be found here.

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The hospital group that runs Mercy hospital in Oshkosh is urging expectant mothers to keep their pre-natal appointments.

"It's important that pregnant women keep their scheduled appointments, which are considered essential, especially with pregnancies considered high-risk," a spokesperson said Monday. "Our labor and delivery rooms are ready and reserved exclusively for moms when the time comes for delivery."

The hospital moved to a "virtual visitation" policy March 1, but will allow one visitor for women who are in labor. Mercy is part of the Ascension Wisconsin hospital group.