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REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 30

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 30

25 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 25 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County and 11 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 873 (+25 from 4/29)
  • Deaths: 30 (+0)
  • Recoveries: 332 (+11)
  • Active cases: 511 (+14)
  • Currently hospitalized: 43 (+6)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 66 (+2)

Hospital bed and ventilator information

In Washoe County as of April 29, 2020:

  • 60 percent of short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (+4% since April 28)
  • 49 percent of the Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+4%)
  • 21 percent of ventilators are in use (+1%)

Total number of COVID-19 tests in Washoe County: 9,885 (-25 from April 29)

As of April 30, 2020, a total of 9,885 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Washoe County. The tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County. Note: The number will sometimes decrease based on the removal of cases who were tested in Washoe County but live outside Washoe County.

Virtual Town Hall – Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.
This week’s Regional Information Center Virtual Town Hall will be in Spanish, with English subtitles. The Virtual Town Hall will be broadcast live Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. on City of Reno YouTube (online) and Univision (television).

Saint Mary’s Respiratory Drive-Thru Clinic offers COVID-19 testing

Saint Mary’s Urgent Care Clinic in northwest Reno offers drive-thru testing for those experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath who also have fever, chills, headache, sore throat, or muscle pain. The site is located at 6255 Sharlands Avenue and can provide up to 200 tests per day. Patients arriving for testing drive up and remain in their vehicle during the process with results provided in 48 to 72 hours. Please note: this site does not offer antibody testing.

Healthcare workers make up about 17 percent of total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County

As of April 25, there were 133 healthcare workers out of 792 cases (16.7%). Please note not all persons are directly involved in patient care; some are administrative or supportive staff. It should be also be known that the healthcare workers may or may not have contracted the virus at their workplace.

That includes healthcare workers at hospitals, urgent cares, long-term care facilities (includes hospice, assisted living, facilities for seniors), doctor’s offices and other health centers, behavioral health centers, chiropractor offices, OB/GYN and dental offices. More information on other employment sectors is being processed.

Can allergies be a sign of COVID-19?

Information is coming out at the local, state and federal level that shows that some people may have COVID-19 and presume it is allergies.

  • If you normally get seasonal allergies, but this year they’re worse than usual, we would recommend getting a risk assessment for testing.
  • If you don’t normally get seasonal allergies, but this year it feels like you’re getting seasonal allergies, we would recommend getting a risk assessment for testing.

To complete a risk assessment, call 775-328-2427, or fill out a risk assessment form online (Complete el formulario de evaluación COVID-19).

See more about COVID-19 testing on the COVID-19 Washoe website. See more FAQs here.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. Follow us on Twitter @COVID19Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Also in the group are the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s. 

 

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PARA EL 30 DE ABRIL

by | Apr 30, 2020 | En Español

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PARA EL 30 DE ABRIL

Se reportan 25 casos adicionales de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 25 casos adicionales de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe y 11 recuperaciones.
  • Total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe:  873 (+25 desde 4/29)
  • Fallecimientos: 30 (+0)
  • Recuperaciones: 332 (+11)
  • Casos activos: 511 (+14)
  • Hospitalizados actualmente: 43 (+6)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 66 (+2)

Información sobre camas de hospital y ventiladores
En el Condado de Washoe hasta el 29 de abril de 2020:

  • 60 por ciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están ocupadas (+4% desde el 28 de abril)
  • 49 por ciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están ocupadas (+4%)
  • 21por ciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+1%)

Número total de pruebas COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 9,885 (-25 desde el 29 de abril)

Hasta el  29 de abril del 2020 se han realizado un total de 9,885 pruebas COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe. Nota: El número de casos a veces disminuirá basado en la eliminación de las pruebas que se hicieron a casos en el Condado de Washoe pero que viven fuera del Condado de Washoe.

Reunión Virtual – Viernes 1 de mayo del 2020 a la 1 p.m.

La reunión Virtual Virtual Town Hall del Centro Regional de Información de esta semana será en español, con subtítulos en inglés. La reunión Virtual se transmitirá en vivo el viernes 1 de mayo a la 1 p.m. en City of Reno YouTube (en línea) y en el CW (televisión).

Saint Mary’s Respiratory Drive-Thru Clinic ofrece pruebas de COVID-19

Saint Mary’s Urgent Care Clinic en el noroeste de Reno ofrece pruebas en su sitio de Drive-thru para aquellos que experimentan síntomas similares a COVID-19, como tos o falta de respiración acompañados de fiebre, escalofríos, dolor de cabeza, dolor de garganta o dolor muscular. El sitio está ubicado en 6255 Sharlands Avenue y puede realizar hasta 200 pruebas por día. Los pacientes que llegan para la prueba permanecen en su vehículo durante el proceso, se le darán a conocer los resultados en un periodo de 48 a 72 horas. Tome en cuenta que este sitio no ofrece pruebas de anticuerpos.

Los trabajadores del sector salud representan aproximadamente el 17 por ciento del total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe

Hasta el 25 de abril, de 792 casos, había 133 de trabajadores del sector salud, (16.7%). Tenga en cuenta que no todas las personas están directamente involucradas en la atención al paciente; algunos son personal administrativo o de apoyo.

Eso incluye a trabajadores del sector salud en hospitales, cuidados urgentes, centros de atención a largo plazo (incluye cuidados de hospicios, vida asistida, centros para personas mayores), consultorios médicos y otros centros de salud, centros de salud conductual, consultorios quiroprácticos, ginecología/obstetricia y consultorios dentales. Se está procesando más información sobre otros sectores de empleo.

¿Pueden las alergias ser una señal de COVID-19?

Está saliendo información a nivel local, estatal y federal que muestra que algunas personas pueden tener COVID-19 y piensen que son alergias.

  • Si normalmente tiene alergias estacionales, pero este año son peores de lo habitual, le recomendamos que realice una evaluación de riesgos para las pruebas.
  • Si normalmente no tiene alergias estacionales, pero este año parece que tiene alergias estacionales, le recomendamos que realice una evaluación de riesgos para las pruebas.

Para completar una evaluación de riesgo llame al  775-328-2427, o complete el cuestionario en línea  fill out a risk assessment form online (Complete el formulario de evaluación COVID-19).

Obtenga más información en COVID-19 testing on the COVID-19 Washoe website.

El Centro de Información Regional de COVID-19 está trabajando para entregar actualizaciones a la comunidad sobre COVID-19 de manera unificada. Encuéntranos en Twitter @COVID19Washoe. Las agencias incluyen: Ciudad de Reno, Ciudad de Sparks, Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de North Lake Tahoe, Tribu Pyramid Lake Paiute, Comisión de Transporte Regional, REMSA, Colonia de Indios de Reno Sparks, Departamento de Policía de Reno, Departamento de Bomberos de Reno, Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Truckee Meadows, Universidad de Nevada, Reno, el Condado de Washoe, el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Washoe. También en el grupo están los hospitales del área, el Centro Médico del Norte de Nevada, Renown Health y Saint Mary’s.

 

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PARA EL 29 DE ABRIL

by | Apr 29, 2020 | En Español

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN PARA EL 29 DE ABRIL

Se reporta un fallecimiento más relacionado con el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta un fallecimiento más relacionado con el COVI-19 en el Condado de Washoe: Un hombre en los 70 años d edad con condiciones preexistentes. Este es el fallecimiento numero 30 relacionada con el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Además, hubo 24 recuperaciones adicionales y 14 casos más positivos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

  • Total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 848 (+14 desde 4/28)
  • Fallecimientos: 30 (+1)
  • Recuperaciones: 321 (+24)
  • Casos activos: 497 (-11)
  • Hospitalizados actualmente: 37 (+0)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 64 (+1)

Información sobre camas de hospital y ventiladores
En el Condado de Washoe hasta el 28 de abril de 2020:

  • 56 por ciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están ocupadas (+1% desde el 26 de abril)
  • 45 por ciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están ocupadas (-2%)
  • 20 por ciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+1%)

Número total de pruebas COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 9,910 (+286 desde el 28 de abril)

Hasta el  29 de abril del 2020 se han realizado un total de 9,910 pruebas COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe. Las pruebas incluyen a residentes que no son del Condado de Washoe pero que fueron evaluados en el Condado de Washoe.

Reunión Virtual – Viernes 1 de mayo del 2020 a la 1 p.m.

La reunión Virtual Virtual Town Hall del Centro Regional de Información de esta semana será en español, con subtítulos en inglés. La reunion Virtual se transmitirá en vivo el viernes 1 de mayo a la 1 p.m. en City of Reno YouTube (en línea) y en el Univision (televisión).

Se alienta a los residentes que se han recuperado de COVID-19 a donar plasma

En un esfuerzo para tratar a los pacientes con COVID-19 en estado crítico, se alienta a aquellos que tuvieron COVID-19 y se recuperaron por completo a donar plasma. Vitalant está recolectando plasma y los anticuerpos inmunoestimulantes en ese plasma. Consulte el sitio web de Vitalant para ver los requisitos de elegibilidad. Vitalant website to see eligibility requirements.

El Equipo de Administración de Incidentes alienta a las personas con síntomas a hacerse la prueba de COVID-19

El Equipo de Administración de Incidentes COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe está alentando a los residentes que tienen los siguientes síntomas a presentar una evaluación de riesgo COVID-1

  • Fiebre
  • Tos
  • Dificultad para respirar
  • Escalofríos
  • Temblores frecuentes con escalofríos
  • Dolor muscular
  • Dolor de cabeza
  • Dolor de garganta
  • Pérdida del sentido del gusto y olfato.

 Para completar una evaluación de riesgo llame al  775-328-2427, o complete el cuestionario en línea  fill out a risk assessment form online (Complete el formulario de evaluación COVID-19).

Obtenga más información en COVID-19 testing on the COVID-19 Washoe website.

El Centro de Información Regional de COVID-19 está trabajando para entregar actualizaciones a la comunidad sobre COVID-19 de manera unificada. Encuéntranos en Twitter @COVID19Washoe. Las agencias incluyen: Ciudad de Reno, Ciudad de Sparks, Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de North Lake Tahoe, Tribu Pyramid Lake Paiute, Comisión de Transporte Regional, REMSA, Colonia de Indios de Reno Sparks, Departamento de Policía de Reno, Departamento de Bomberos de Reno, Distrito de Protección contra Incendios de Truckee Meadows, Universidad de Nevada, Reno, el Condado de Washoe, el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe, el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe y la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Washoe. También en el grupo están los hospitales del área, el Centro Médico del Norte de Nevada, Renown Health y Saint Mary’s.

 

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 29

by | Apr 29, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 29

Additional COVID-19-related death reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death in Washoe County: A male in his 70s with underlying health conditions. This is the 30th COVID-19-related death in Washoe County.

Further, there were 24 additional recoveries and 14 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 848 (+14 from 4/28)
  • Deaths: 30 (+1)
  • Recoveries: 321 (+24)
  • Active cases: 497 (-11)
  • Currently hospitalized: 37 (+0)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 64 (+1)

Hospital bed and ventilator information

In Washoe County as of April 28, 2020:

  • 56 percent of short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-1% since April 27)
  • 45 percent of the Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-6%)
  • 20 percent of ventilators are in use (-2%)

Total number of COVID-19 tests in Washoe County: 9,910 (+286 from April 28)

As of April 29, 2020, a total of 9,910 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Washoe County. The tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County.

Virtual Town Hall – Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.

This week’s Regional Information Center Virtual Town Hall will be in Spanish, with English subtitles. The Virtual Town Hall will be broadcast live Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. on City of Reno YouTube (online) and Univision (television).

Residents who have recovered from COVID-19 encouraged to donate plasma

In an effort to treat critically ill COVID-19 patients, those who have had COVID-19 and completely recovered are encouraged to donate plasma. Vitalant is collecting plasma and the immune-boosting antibodies in that plasma. See the Vitalant website to see eligibility requirements.

Incident Management Team encourages people with symptoms to get tested for COVID-19

The Washoe County COVID-19 Incident Management Team is encouraging residents who have the following symptoms to submit a COVID-19 risk assessment:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

To complete a risk assessment, call 775-328-2427, or fill out a risk assessment form online (Complete el formulario de evaluación COVID-19).

See more about COVID-19 testing on the COVID-19 Washoe website.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. Follow us on Twitter @COVID19Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Also in the group are the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s. 

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 28

by | Apr 28, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – APRIL 28

Additional COVID-19-related death reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death in Washoe County: A female in her 40s with underlying health conditions.

This is the 29th COVID-19-related death in Washoe County.

In addition, we’re reporting 19 additional recoveries, 14 additional positive cases and an overall decrease of active cases.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 834 (+14 from 4/27)
  • Deaths: 29 (+1)
  • Recoveries: 297 (+19)
  • Active cases: 508 (-6)
  • Currently hospitalized: 37 (-1)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 63 (+1)

More information can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard on our website.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

In Washoe County as of April 27, 2020:

  • 56 percent of short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (+1% since April 26)
  • 45 percent of the Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 20 percent of ventilators are in use (+1%)

Total number of COVID-19 tests in Washoe County: 9,624 (+151 from April 27)

As of April 28, 2020, a total of 9,624 COVID-19 tests have been performed in Washoe County. The tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County.

Additional information added to COVID-19 Dashboard

The Regional Information Team continues to add information to its COVID-19 Dashboard. The latest update includes a graph that shows a 7-day Moving Average, which adds context to the curve and gives a historical representation of previous updates. The graph is located under Case History; look for the tab marked “7-Day Moving Average.”

In addition, users can also download a spreadsheet of ZIP Code data. Under Case History, select the tab ZIP Code Map. On the top right, look for a button “Download This Table.” When clicked, a spreadsheet is download with the data used to formulate the ZIP Code Map.

There are now 19 points of data on the COVID-19 Dashboard.

COVID-19 testing capacity expanding, residents with symptoms encouraged to complete risk assessment

The Washoe County drive-thru testing site has ample supplies and availability to test people who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 for testing.

To complete a risk assessment, call 775-328-2427, or fill out a risk assessment form online (Complete el formulario de evaluación COVID-19).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) increased the number of symptoms associated with COVID-19. In addition to fever, cough and shortness of breath, updated symptoms include:

  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell

See more about COVID-19 testing on the COVID-19 Washoe website.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. Follow us on Twitter @COVID19Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA, Reno Sparks Indian Colony, Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County, Washoe County Health District, Washoe County School District and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Also in the group are the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.