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REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – SEPT. 28

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – SEPT. 28

One COVID-19-related death, 7-day rolling average of new cases reaches record high

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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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. There have been 157 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, 106 new COVID-19 cases were reported today with 60 recoveries.

The 7-day rolling average for new cases per day has reached 101.7, the highest point at any time during this pandemic. The previous high was 98.2 on July 30.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 9,455 (+106 from 9/27)
  • Deaths: 157 (+1)
  • Recovered: 7,945 (+60)
  • Active cases: 1,353 (+45)
  • Currently hospitalized: 65 (-3)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 656 (+3)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of September 28: 140,895 (+960 since 9/27)

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 September 28:

  • 61 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-4% since 9/25)
  • 42 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-3%)
  • 14 percent of all ventilators are in use (-3%)

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, https://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. 

Health District Releases Data on COVID-19 Exposure

by | Sep 28, 2020 | Press Release

Health District Releases Data on COVID-19 Exposure

Data does not show where people contracted the virus;
Update on COVID-19 antibody project

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is releasing data related to businesses where people with COVID-19 visited while infectious as a reminder that COVID-19 transmission in Washoe County remains high.

The data below does not indicate where a person contracted COVID-19 and should not be interpreted as such.

Supporting local business is important but it must be done safely by wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing and frequent handwashing.

Download the data here . It is broken down into the following categories and data collection goes back to June:

  • Workplaces Cases Attended Before Exposure
  • Workplaces Cases Attended After Exposure
  • Places Cases Visited Before Exposure
  • Places Cases Visited After Exposure

COVID-19 antibody (seroprevalence) project update – residents who were invited to participate asked to respond to WCHD

The Washoe County Health District is asking residents who were selected at random to participate in the COVID-19 antibody (seroprevalence) project to respond to the letter and sign up to get the COVID-19 antibody test.

Seventy-one people conducted an antibody test on Saturday at the Health District. Roughly 150 residents have signed up for the project – 290 are needed to make it scientifically relevant. Letters were sent to more than 2,000 residences two weeks ago and follow-up letters were mailed last week. Instructions on how to participate are detailed on the letter.

The goal of the study is to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 in our community. The testing is free. Only residents who received the letter can participate and those who respond will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card.

See more about phase 2 of the COVID-19 seroprevalence 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, https://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 – 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE

by | Sep 27, 2020 | En Español

ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE INFORMACIÓN – 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE

81 casos nuevos de COVID-19, 79 recuperaciones

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 81 casos nuevos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe con 79 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 9,349 (+81 desde 9/26)
  • Muertes: 156 (+0)
  • Recuperados: 7,885 (+79)
  • Casos activos: 1,308 (+2)
  • Actualmente hospitalizados: 68 (+0)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 653 (+0)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 27 de septiembre: 139,935 (+1,482 desde 9/26)

Nota: Estas cifras han sido proporcionados por el Estado de Nevada y se pueden encontrar en Boletín Estatal.  Las pruebas de COVID-19 podrían incluir residentes que no residen en el Condado de Washoe, pero se les ha realizado una prueba en dicho Condado. 

Información sobre camas de hospital y ventiladores

Según la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada, en el Condado de Washoe desde el 25 de septiembre:

  • 65 porciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están en uso (-1% desde 9/24)
  • 45 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-4%)
  • 17 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-3%)

NOTA: Estas cifras reflejan todos los pacientes hospitalizados del Condado de Washoe no se limita a pacientes de COVID-19.

El Centro Regional de Información de COVID-19 está trabajando para entregar actualizaciones a la comunidad sobre COVID-19 de manera unificada. Mientras que los publicados son enviados periódicamente para eventos significativos, siempre se pueden ver los resultados diarios en nuestro sitio, https://covid19washoe.com/, nuestro Boletín de COVID-19, y 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 – SEPT. 27

by | Sep 27, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – SEPT. 27

81 new COVID-19 cases, 79 recoveries

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 81 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 79 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 9,349 (+81 from 9/26)
  • Deaths: 156 (+0)
  • Recovered: 7,885 (+79)
  • Active cases: 1,308 (+2)
  • Currently hospitalized: 68 (+0)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 653 (+0)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of September 27: 139,935 (+1,482 since 9/26)

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 September 25:

  • 65 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-1% since 9/24)
  • 45 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-4%)
  • 17 percent of all ventilators are in use (-3%)

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, https://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. 

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – SEPT. 26

by | Sep 26, 2020 | Press Release

REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – SEPT. 26

One COVID-19-related death, 92 new cases, 67 recoveries reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting one additional COVID-19-related death in Washoe County: A male in his 80s with underlying health conditions. There have been 156 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, there were 96 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Washoe County with 67 recoveries. The active case count is at 1,306.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 9,268 (+96 from 9/25)
  • Deaths: 156 (+1)
  • Recovered: 7,806 (+67)
  • Active cases: 1,306 (+28)
  • Currently hospitalized: 68 (-2)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 653 (+4)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of September 26: 138,453 (+1,084 since 9/25)

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 September 25:

  • 65 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (-1% since 9/24)
  • 45 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-4%)
  • 17 percent of all ventilators are in use (-3%)

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, https://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.