2 additional COVID-19-related deaths, 52 new cases reported
Feb. 6, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two additional COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County: A male in his 90s and a male in his 40s, both had an underlying health condition. There have been 615 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Washoe County.
Additionally, we’re reporting 52 new COVID-19 cases and 257 recoveries.
The Washoe County Health District administered 1,811 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines on Friday (544 second doses), the most it has administered in one day. The first doses went to Washoe County School District and Boys and Girls Club employees. The total number of vaccines administered for the Health District is 27,300 (8,767 second dose).
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- Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 41,936 (+52 from 2/5)
- Deaths: 615 (+2)
- Recovered: 31,505 (+257)
- Active cases: 9,816 (-207)
- Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 102 (+0)
- Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 58,873
- Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 27,300 (+1,811 from 2/5)
*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.
**This number includes first and second doses and is updated by the state of Nevada every Wednesday and can be found here under “Vaccinations” tab.
***This number is approximate and is only COVID-19 vaccines administered by the Health District. It includes first and second doses.
COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County
- Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of February 5: 353,014 (+1,322 since 2/5)
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 February 5 (Numbers not updated on weekends/holidays):
- 71 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+4% since 2/4)
- 68 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+2%)
- 50 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+4%)
- 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.
Symptoms from second dose of COVID-19 vaccine can be more severe than first
The Washoe County Health District, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are reminding people that early reports indicate the second dose of the vaccine can lead to more side effects than the first.
Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine are normal signs that your body is building protection from the virus. For some, they will be unpleasant, especially the second dose, but they are temporary. Others have reported little to no side effects.
Some of the common side effects from the vaccine are fever, chills, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, joint pain and nausea. If you have a sever reaction, seek immediate medical attention.
For an informational sheet about the COVID-19 Vaccine side effects, and what you can do to reduce pain and discomfort, see the file 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.