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REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE FOR APRIL 9

Two additional deaths reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline: 775.328.2427

Media Contact: Adam Mayberry

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Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two additional COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

The two deceased are:

  • A female in her 60s who had underlying health conditions
  • A male in his 50s with an underlying health condition

The total number of COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County is 10.

Case count update

The Regional Information Center today is reporting 37 additional positive cases and three recoveries of COVID-19 in Washoe County.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 363
  • Deaths: 10
  • Recoveries: 38
  • Active cases: 315
  • Hospitalizations: 25

Washoe County HSA providing COVID-19 assistance to seniors

The Washoe County Human Services Agency Senior Services Division is available for the elderly to contact if needing assistance or help finding a resource during the COVID-19 outbreak. Call Senior Services at 775-328-2575, Monday-Friday, from 8 p.m. – 5 p.m. The public is also welcome to head to our COVID-19 website for a complete list of resources and programs.

Get the latest on Covid19washoe.com

The Regional Information Center encourages our residents to visit our COVID19washoe.com website created to help residents stay informed and take the proper steps to protect their and their family’s health. The website features the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about COVID-19, county and state health statistics, with multiple resources and guidance that include identifying symptoms and knowing when to test for Covid-19, community and business assistance, and how the public can help. 

Virtual Town Hall this Friday at 1 p.m.

Join us for the first in a series of Virtual Town Hall events, designed to answer questions from our community by top experts and elected officials. Tune in this Friday, April 10 at 1pm on any of the channels below:

 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. 

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