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REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – JUNE 23

by | Jun 23, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – JUNE 23

 54 new cases reported, 30 recoveries in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 54 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County and 30 recoveries.
The active cases in Washoe County (total cases minus recoveries and deaths) is up 24 to 686, which is the second highest mark on record (698 is the record set on June 20).
  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 2,286 (+54 from 6/22)
  • Deaths: 74 (+0)
  • Recoveries: 1,526 (+30)
  • Active cases: 686 (+24)
  • Currently hospitalized: 71 (-1)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 190 (+3)

Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of June 23: 45,855 (+537 since 6/22)

Note: These figures are provided by the State of Nevada and can be found on the State Dashboard. COVID-19 tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

According to the Nevada Hospital Association, in Washoe County as of June 23, 2020:

  • 56 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-1% since June 22)
  • 46 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+9%)
  • 14 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

NOTE: Numbers are for all hospital patients in Washoe County and not just COVID-19 patients.

Study: Face masks critical in preventing spread of COVID-19

A Texas A&M study published June 12 found that not wearing a face mask dramatically increases a person’s chances of being infected by the COVID-19 virus.

The study examined trends and mitigation procedures in China, Italy and New York City. The researchers found that “using a face mask reduced the number of infections by more than 78,000 in Italy from April 6-May 9 and by over 66,000 in New York City from April 17-May 9.”

Read the study here.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. While press releases are only sent periodically for significant events, you can always get daily results on our website, www.COVID19Washoe.com, our COVID-19 Dashboard or by following 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 – 22 DE JUNIO

by | Jun 22, 2020 | En Español

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN – 22 DE JUNIO

Se reporta un fallecimiento adicional relacionado con el COVID-19 y 23 casos adicionales

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta un fallecimiento adicional relacionado con el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: Una mujer en los 70 años de edad con condiciones de salud subyacentes. Hay 74 fallecimientos relacionados con el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Además, hay 23 casos adicionales de COVID-19 y 19 recuperaciones en el Condado de Washoe.

Total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 2,232 (+23 desde 6/21)    

  • Fallecimientos: 74 (+1)
  • Recuperaciones: 1,496 (+19)
  • Casos activos: 662 (+3)
  • Hospitalizados actualmente: 72 (+0)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 187 (+2)

Total de pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe

  • Total de pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe hasta el 22 de junio: 45,318 (+728 desde 6/21)

NOTA: Estos números son proporcionados por el Estado de Nevada, y pueden ser encontrados aquí, can be found on the State Dashboard.  Las pruebas de COVID-19 pueden incluir a residentes que no son del Condado de Washoe que fueron evaluados en el Condado de Washoe.

Información sobre camas de hospital y ventiladores
De acuerdo a la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada, Nevada Hospital Association, en el Condado de Washoe hasta el 22 de junio del 2020:

  • 57 por ciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están ocupadas (-22% desde el 18 de junio)
  • 37 por ciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están ocupadas (-13%)
  • 15 por ciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-1%)

NOTA: Los números reflejan todos los pacientes del Condado de Washoe no solo pacientes de COVID-19.

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 – JUNE 22

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – JUNE 22

 Additional COVID-19-related death reported, 23 new cases

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death in Washoe County: A female in her 70s with underlying health conditions. There are 74 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, there were 23 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Washoe County with 19 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 2,232 (+23 from 6/21)
  • Deaths: 74 (+1)
  • Recoveries: 1,496 (+19)
  • Active cases: 662 (+3)
  • Currently hospitalized: 72 (+0)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 187 (+2)

Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of June 22: 45,318 (+728 since 6/21)

Note: These figures are provided by the State of Nevada and can be found on the State Dashboard. COVID-19 tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

According to the Nevada Hospital Association, in Washoe County as of June 22, 2020:

  • 57 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-22% since June 18)
  • 37 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-13%)
  • 15 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

NOTE: Numbers are for all hospital patients in Washoe County and not just COVID-19 patients.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. While press releases are only sent periodically for significant events, you can always get daily results on our website, www.COVID19Washoe.com, our COVID-19 Dashboard or by following 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 – 21 DE JUNIO

by | Jun 21, 2020 | En Español

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN – 21 DE JUNIO

Se reportan 69 recuperaciones y 30  casos adicionales de COVID-19

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 69 recuperaciones y 30 casos adicionales de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Este gran salto en las recuperaciones está relacionado con una revisión de las recuperaciones de las instalaciones con licencia del estado.

Total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 2,209 (+30 desde 6/20)    

  • Fallecimientos: 73 (+0)
  • Recuperaciones: 1,477 (+69)
  • Casos activos: 659 (-39)
  • Hospitalizados actualmente: 72 (-1)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 185 (+3)

Total de pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe

  • Total de pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe hasta el 21 de junio: 44,590 (+107 desde 6/20)

NOTA: Estos números son proporcionados por el Estado de Nevada, y pueden ser encontrados aquí, can be found on the State Dashboard.  Las pruebas de COVID-19 pueden incluir a residentes que no son del Condado de Washoe que fueron evaluados en el Condado de Washoe.

Información sobre camas de hospital y ventiladores
De acuerdo a la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada, Nevada Hospital Association, en el Condado de Washoe hasta el 18 de junio del 2020:

  • 79 por ciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están ocupadas (+3% desde el 17 de junio)
  • 50 por ciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están ocupadas (-2%)
  • 16 por ciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-1%)

NOTA: Los números reflejan todos los pacientes del Condado de Washoe no solo pacientes de COVID-19.

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 – JUNE 21

by | Jun 21, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – JUNE 21

 69 recoveries, 30 new COVID-19 cases reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 69 recoveries and 30 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County.

The large jump in recoveries is related to a review of recoveries from state-licensed facilities.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 2,209 (+30 from 6/20)
  • Deaths: 73 (+0)
  • Recoveries: 1,477 (+69)
  • Active cases: 659 (-39)
  • Currently hospitalized: 72 (-1)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 185 (+3)

Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of June 21: 44,590 (+107 since 6/20)

Note: These figures are provided by the State of Nevada and can be found on the State Dashboard. COVID-19 tests may include non-Washoe County residents who were tested in Washoe County.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

According to the Nevada Hospital Association, in Washoe County as of June 18, 2020:

  • 79 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (+3% since June 17)
  • 50 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 16 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

NOTE: Numbers are for all hospital patients in Washoe County and not just COVID-19 patients.

The COVID-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19 community updates in a unified manner. While press releases are only sent periodically for significant events, you can always get daily results on our website, www.COVID19Washoe.com, our COVID-19 Dashboard or by following 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.