by Washoe County | Mar 30, 2022 | Press Release
NOTE: This release was updated to state that the Health District COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours are from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and NOT 8 a.m.-11 a.m.
Reno, Sparks, Nev. March 30, 2022. The Washoe County Health District will administer additional (second) COVID-19 vaccine boosters for those 50 years and older or persons who are moderately or severely immunocompromised starting on Friday, April 1, 2022, at its clinic (indoor) location at 1001 E. 9th St., Building B.
Those eligible must have had their last booster at least four months prior. For guidance on what is considered moderately or severely immunocompromised, go here.
To schedule an appointment at the Health District, or with our homebound COVID-19 vaccine program, please call 775-328-2427. The vaccines are administered at the indoor Health District clinic, not at the drive through, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., every weekday, Monday-Friday. Walk-in appointments are available as space allows.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday recommended the second booster for certain individuals, as did the Food and Drug Administration in a release.
Community Health Alliance also will begin second booster administration on Friday, April 1, 2022, and appointments can be made on their website.
If you have not received a booster at all, it is recommended for everyone who is fully vaccinated. Learn more here.
The Health District also has COVID-19 vaccine events in the community, including one today at the Spanish Springs Library from 3:30-6 p.m. and Thursday, March 31 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from 3:30-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, go here. For more information on dates, go to our website. Vaccines are also available at area pharmacies and community providers – schedule here.
Upcoming Community Vaccine Events – appointments here
- Wednesday, March 30 – All residents aged 5+
- Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 31 – All residents aged 5+
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 5 – All residents aged 5+
- Swill Coffee and Wine, 3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, 2:30-5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 7 – All residents aged 5+
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 14 – All residents aged 5+
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday, April 21 – All residents aged 5+
- Boys and Girls Club, 2680 E. 9th St., Reno, 4-6:30 p.m.
Schedule an appointment to any of those COVID-19 vaccine events here.
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to protect you and your loved ones from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Those aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the free vaccine.
Omicron BA.2 variant update in Washoe County
The Washoe County Health District is reporting five total COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 variant cases in Washoe County, per sequencing from the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory.
The Omicron BA.2 is a subvariant of Omicron. The CDC reported on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, that BA.2 is the dominant variant in the United States.
In Nevada, the BA.2 variant makes up about 4% of sequenced cases.
At-Home COVID-19 tests available
The Washoe County Health District has at-home COVID-19 tests available for the public. To get one, go to the WCHD clinic office at 1001 E. 9th St., Building B, in Reno at the front service counter. You can also obtain at-home tests from the federal government 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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Mar 11, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks. Nev. 11 de marzo, 2022. El Centro de Información Regional del Condado de Washoe anuncia que su tablero de información de COVID-19 será actualizado semanal iniciando la próxima semana, uniéndose a otras jurisdicciones.
Actualizaciones diarias del tablero terminaran el viernes, 11 de marzo. Las actualizaciones semanales iniciaran el miércoles, 16 de marzo. Las actualizaciones de datos los miércoles incluirán los casos reportados del martes de la semana anterior, hasta el lunes de la semana actual para reflejar el tablero de información del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Nevada.
El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe continuara recopilando datos de casos de COVID-19. El tablero seguirá presentando conjuntos de datos como el promedio móvil de 7 días y la cuenta diaria de casos de los días anteriores. Otras pestañas en el tablero seguirán incluyendo casos por 100,000 y datos sobre muertes relacionadas con el COVID-19.
El Distrito de Salud incorporó recientemente la función de Niveles Comunitarios de COVID-19 de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), que mide el impacto de los casos de COVID-19 en la salud y los sistemas del cuidado de salud a nivel local. Los tres indicadores son bajo (verde), medio (amarillo) y alto (naranja). El condado de Washoe está actualmente bajo.
Vacunas y refuerzos contra el COVID-19 disponibles
Las vacunas contra el COVID-19 siguen siendo la mejor manera de protegerse y a sus seres queridos contra enfermedades serias, hospitalización y la muerte contra el COVID-19. Aquellos de 5 años en adelante son elegibles para recibir una vacuna gratis. Para recibir una vacuna o un refuerzo, visite http://www.vaccines.gov.
El Distrito de Salud está viajando a la comunidad para distribuir vacunas contra el COVID-19 cada semana. Programe una cita aquí o valla sin cita. Próximos eventos:
- Martes, 15 de marzo – pacientes de 5 años en adelante – Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Jueves, 17 de marzo – pacientes de 5 años en Adelante – Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
Para ver más eventos comunitarios visite aquí. Para más información sobre COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe visite https://covid19washoe.com/espanol/
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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 Alguacil 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.
by Washoe County | Mar 11, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks. Nev. March 10, 2022. The Washoe County Regional Information Center is announcing that its COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated weekly starting next week, joining other jurisdictions.
Daily updates on the dashboard will end Friday, March 11. The weekly updates will begin Wednesday, March 16. The data updates on Wednesday will include the cases reported from Tuesday the previous week, through Monday of the current week to mirror the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services’ dashboard.
The Washoe County Health District will continue to collect COVID-19 case data. The dashboard will still feature datasets like the 7-day moving average and daily case counts for previous days. Other tabs on the dashboard will still include cases per 100,000 and data on COVID-19-related deaths.
The Health District recently embedded the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Community Levels feature, which measures the impact of COVID-19 cases on health and healthcare systems locally. The three indicators are low (green), medium (yellow) and high (orange). Washoe County is currently at low.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters available
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to protect you and your loved ones from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Those aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the free vaccine. To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov.
The Health District is traveling into the community to distribute COVID-19 vaccines weekly. Schedule an appointment here or walk-in. Upcoming events:
- Tuesday, March 15 – All residents aged 5+ – Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Thursday, March 17 – All residents aged 5+ – Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
You can find more community vaccine events here. For more information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, visit www.COVID19Washoe.com.
For more information on COVID-19 in Washoe County, visit www.COVID19Washoe.com.
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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Feb 4, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks. Nev. Feb. 4, 2022. El Centro Regional de Información recuerda a los residentes que la próxima semana se celebraran cuatro eventos de vacunación con COVID-19 en toda la comunidad, ofreciendo la oportunidad a aquellos de 5 años o mayores de vacunarse o recibir un refuerzo contra COVID-19. Los eventos son:
martes, Feb. 8 – Todos los residentes de 5+
- McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer St, Reno, 3-6 p.m.
miércoles, Feb. 9 – Todos los residentes de 5+
- Desert Skies Middle School, 7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley, 3-6 p.m.
jueves, Feb. 10 – Todos los residentes de 5+
- Centro de Convenciones de Reno-Sparks, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
sábado, Feb. 12 – Todos los residentes de 5+
- Complejo Administrativo del Condado de Washoe, Cámaras de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado, edificio A, 1001 E. 9th St., Reno, 9 a.m.-mediodía
Programa una cita para cualquier de esos eventos de COVID-19 aquí
Se anima a los residentes a visitar COVID19Washoe.com para ver otros eventos comunitarios de vacunaciones programadas semanalmente.
La vacuna contra COVID-19 sigue siendo la mejor manera de protegerse usted y sus seres queridos de enfermedades graves, hospitalización, y muerte debido a COVID-19. Aquellos de 5 años o mayores son elegibles para vacunarse gratuitamente. Para vacunarse o recibir un refuerzo contra COVID-19, visite http://www.vaccines.gov. También puede encontrar más eventos comunitarios aquí.
Se detecta el primer caso de la variante de Ómicron BA.2 en el Condado de Washoe
El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe reporta su primer caso de la variante de COVID-19, Ómicron BA.2 en el Condado de Washoe, según la secuenciación del Laboratorio de Salud Pública del estado de Nevada.
La variante Ómicron BA.2 es una subvariante de Ómicron. Hasta la fecha, otros casos de Ómicron secuenciados han sido Ómicron BA.1, que actualmente constituye más del 99% de los nuevos casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe. La variante BA.2 se ha encontrado en 57 países hasta la fecha. Los datos iniciales sugieren que es más transmisiva que la forma original de Ómicron BA.1; sin embargo, no aparenta ser más severa y las vacunas continúen proporcionado protecciones similares contra las diferentes formas de Ómicron según la Organización Mundial de Salud.
El residente del Condado de Washoe que dio positivo en Ómicron BA.2 había viajado al extranjero, que fue donde se cree que el individuo se infectó, pero se ha recuperado de la enfermedad. El residente estaba totalmente vacunado, pero no había recibido su refuerzo.
Demanda de pruebas de COVID-19 disminuye en el Condado de Washoe; se ajusta el horario del Centro de Eventos Livestock
Debido a la rápida disminución en la demanda de pruebas de COVID-19, se está ajustando el calendario de operaciones del sitio de pruebas del Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks.
A partir del 7 de febrero, 2022, el sitio de pruebas del Centro de Eventos Livestock abrirá los lunes, miércoles, y viernes de 9 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Se podrán hacer pruebas hasta 300 pruebas por día y todos deben tener sintomas de COVID-19 o ser un contacto cercano (6 pies o menos for 15 minutos) de un caso confirmado de COVID-19.
Para programar una prueba, vaya a www.COVID19Washoe.com y encuentre la pestaña “Schedule a Test”, o haga clic aquí. Otros lugares se pueden encontrar aquí. Los residentes también pueden llamar al 775-328-2427, lunes-viernes de 6:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. para programar una cita u obtener respuesta a otras preguntas sobre COVID-19.
Si contrae COVID-19, espere un mensaje de texto de parte del Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe
El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe añadió una función de auto-encuesta a las investigaciones de casos de COVID-19 para los residentes y recuerda todos los de 18 años o mayores que podrían ser contactados a través de mensajes de texto.
Si recibe un mensaje de texto del Distrito de Salud dirigiéndolo a llenar el formulario seguro haciendo clic en un enlace único del mensaje de texto, favor de no ignorar el mensaje. Se pedirá a los residentes que verifiquen su información básica, y a continuación, que sigan las instrucciones para llenar el formulario e incluir la información de contacto solicitada sobre las personas a las que pueda a ver expuesto. El formulario tardará aproximadamente 10 minutos en completarse.
Si le preocupa la validez del texto, favor de llamar al 775-328-2427.
También se enviaran mensajes de texto a los contactos cercanos conocidos de los casos positivos de COVID-19 . Las notificaciones incluirán instrucciones sobre qué hacer si usted es un contacto cercano, el cual incluye un enlace directo a sitio web covid19washoe.com página sobre autoaislamiento y cuarentena . Este no es un proceso de inclusión voluntaria; los contactos recibirán mensajes de texto o correos electrónicos basados en la información obtenida durante las investigaciones.
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 Alguacil 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
by Washoe County | Feb 4, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks. Nev. Feb. 4, 2022. The Regional Information Center is reminding residents that four COVID-19 vaccine events throughout the community will take place next week, giving those 5 years of age and older a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. The events are:
Tuesday, Feb. 8 – All residents aged 5+
- McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer St, Reno, 3-6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9 – All residents aged 5+
- Desert Skies Middle School, 7550 Donatello Dr, Sun Valley, 3-6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 10 – All residents aged 5+
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 12 – All residents aged 5+
- Washoe County Administrative Complex, Board of County Commission Chambers, Building A, 1001 E. 9th St., Reno, 9 a.m.-noon
Schedule an appointment to any of those COVID-19 vaccine events here.
Residents are encouraged to visit COVID19Washoe.com to view other community vaccine events scheduled weekly.
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to protect you and your loved ones from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Those aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the free vaccine. To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov. You can also find more community vaccine events here.
First Omicron BA.2 variant detected in Washoe County
The Washoe County Health District is reporting the first COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 variant case in Washoe County, per sequencing from the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory.
The Omicron BA.2 variant is a subvariant of Omicron. To date, other sequenced Omicron cases have been Omicron BA.1, which currently makes up over 99% of new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County. The BA.2 variant has been found in 57 countries to date. Initial data suggest that it is more transmissive than the original BA.1 form of Omicron; however, it does not seem to be any more severe and the vaccines continue to provide similar protections against the different forms of Omicron according to the World Health Organization.
The Washoe County resident who was positive for Omicron BA.2 had travelled internationally, which is where the individual is believed to have been infected but has since recovered from the illness. The resident was fully vaccinated but not boosted.
COVID-19 testing demand decreasing in Washoe County; Livestock Events Center hours being adjusted
Due to a rapid decrease in demand for COVID-19 testing, the operations schedule for the testing site at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center is being adjusted.
Starting Feb. 7, 2022, the Livestock Events Center testing site will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Up to 300 people can be tested per day and all must have COVID-19 symptoms or be a close contact (6 feet or less for 15 minutes) to a confirmed COVID-19 case.
To schedule a test, go to www.COVID19Washoe.com and find the “Schedule a Test” tab, or click here. Alternative testing can be found here. Residents can also call 775-328-2427, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to schedule an appointment or get other COVID-19 questions answered.
If you get COVID-19, expect a text from Washoe County Health District
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) added a self-survey feature to COVID-19 case investigations for residents and are reminding people 18 years and older that you might be contacted via text message.
If you receive a text message from the Health District directing you to fill out the secure form by clicking on the unique link in the text message, please do not ignore the message. Residents will be asked to verify basic information and then follow instructions to fill out the form and include requested contact information on those you may have exposed. The form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
If you’re concerned about the validity of the text, please call 775-328-2427.
Text messages also will be sent to known close contacts to COVID-19 positive cases. The notifications will include instructions on what to do if you are a close contact, which includes a direct link to the covid19washoe.com website self-isolation and quarantine page. This is not an opt-in process; contacts will be texted/emailed based off information gathered from investigations.
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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Jan 27, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks. Nev. enero 27, 2022. A partir del jueves, enero 27, 2022 el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks contara con más disponibilidad de pruebas de COVID-19, ya que la Guardia Nacional de Nevada ha sido redesplegada para ayudar con las operaciones.
Para programar una cita para una prueba de COVID-19 en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks, siga este enlace. Las personas también pueden llamar al 775-328-2427, de lunes a viernes de 6:30 a.m. a 5 p.m.
El horario para pruebas se ampliará para incluir las tardes y los sábados. Hasta 800 citas podrían estar disponibles en un día, cuando los niveles de personal sean suficientes, un aumento de las 250 anteriormente.
El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Nevada, la Guardia Nacional de Nevada, y la Oficina del Gobernador de Nevada, Steve Sisolak aprobaron el redespliegue de la Guardia, lo cual permitirá que el Distrito de Salud ofrezca más citas en este tiempo crítico de necesidad.
“Estoy agradecido con los hombres y mujeres de la Guardia Nacional de Nevada por asumir esta asignación adicional para ayudar con las pruebas de COVID-19 en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks y agradezco a todos los involucrados con el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe por su continuo trabajo,” dijo Sisolak. “Los casos de COVID-19 aún siguen siendo elevados en el Condado de Washoe y este aumento en la disponibilidad de pruebas llega en un momento crucial. Esta asociación federal, estatal, y local es verdaderamente un gran ejemplo de lo que se puede lograr cuando trabajamos juntos para ayudar en la responsiva a COVID-19.”
Las pruebas se ofrecerán de lunes a sábado. Las pruebas entre semana son de 7:30 a.m. a 4 p.m.; el horario de los sábados es de 7:30 a.m. a 3 p.m. El horario y las citas podrán variar según los niveles de personal. Se permitirá un pequeño número de visitas sin citas.
Con la propagación de la variante Ómicron y el aumento en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, se recomienda que se haga una prueba de COVID-19 si muestra síntomas de COVID-19 o ha estado en contacto cercano (6 pies o menos por 15 minutos) con un caso positivo. El 20 de enero se reportó un récord de 1,694 casos y el promedio móvil de 7-dias se encuentra actualmente en 1,052.4. Vea más datos de COVID-19 en Condado de Washoe aquí
Encuentre otros sitios de pruebas en el Condado de Washoe aquí.
La vacuna contra COVID-19 sigue siendo la mejor manera de protegerse usted y a sus seres queridos de enfermedades graves, hospitalización, y muerte debido a COVID-19. Aquellos de 5 años o mayores son elegibles para vacunarse gratuitamente. Para vacunarse contra COVID-19 o recibir un refuerzo, visite http://www.vaccines.gov. También puede encontrar un evento comunitario de vacunación aquí.
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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 Alguacil 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.
by Washoe County | Jan 26, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks. Nev. Jan. 26, 2022. More COVID-19 testing availability is coming to the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center starting Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, as the Nevada National Guard has been re-deployed to assist with operations.
To schedule a COVID-19 test appointment at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, follow this link. Residents can also call 775-328-2427, Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The testing times will be expanded to include afternoons and Saturdays. As many as 800 appointments will be available on a given day when staffing levels are sufficient, up from 250 previously.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, the Nevada National Guard and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office approved the Guard redeployment, which will allow the Health District to offer more appointments in a critical time of need.
“I am grateful to the men and women of the Nevada National Guard for taking on this additional assignment to help with COVID-19 testing at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and I thank all those involved with the Washoe County Health District for their continued work,” Sisolak said. “COVID-19 cases are still very high in Washoe County and this increase in testing availability comes at a crucial time. This federal, State and local partnership is a truly great example of what we can accomplish when we’re working together to aid in the COVID-19 response.”
Testing will be offered Monday-Saturday. Weekday testing is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours and appointments may vary based on staffing levels. A small number of walk-ups will be permitted.
With the spread of the Omicron variant and COVID-19 cases increasing in Washoe County, it’s recommended that you receive a COVID-19 test if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or were in close contact (6 feet or less for 15 minutes) to a positive case. A record 1,694 cases were reported on Jan. 20 and the 7-day moving average for new cases is currently at 1,052.4. See more COVID-19 data in Washoe County here.
Find other COVID-19 testing sites in Washoe County here.
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to protect you and your loved ones from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Those aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the free vaccine. To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov. You can also find a community vaccine event 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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Jan 18, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks Nev. Jan. 18, 2022. Due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in our community, the Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is adding a self-survey feature to our case investigation that will be sent via text message to COVID-19 positive cases aged 18 years and older.
If you receive a secure text message from the Health District, we ask that you please fill out the form. Residents will be asked to verify basic information and then follow instructions to fill out the form and include requested contact information on those you have exposed. The form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
“Supplementing our efforts with technology helps build our capacities with investigating the high volume of cases, and we will be able to identify exposed contacts more efficiently,” said Dr. Nancy Diao, Division Director of Epidemiology with WCHD. “We continue to maintain our investigation and contact tracing efforts to better serve the community. Please do your part to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
The Health District last week launched an automated text messaging and email notification system designed to notify residents who are a close contact to someone who has COVID-19. The notifications will include instructions on what to do if you are a close contact, which includes a direct link to the covid19washoe.com website self-isolation and quarantine page. This is not an opt-in process; contacts will be texted/emailed based off information gathered from investigations.
The Health District continues to administer tests at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and recently extended operations to mornings Monday-Friday. Schedule an appointment here. To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit www.vaccines.gov or find a community vaccine event in Washoe County here.
The Washoe County Health District is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health. The District consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.
by Washoe County | Jan 14, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks, Nev. 13 de enero de 2022. Los laboratorios de Northshore Clinical, quienes están llevando a cabo cuatro sitios de pruebas de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, tendrán que cerrar temporalmente dos localidades debido a la escasez de personal.
Los sitios de pruebas en el Parque Regional Bartley Ranch y en el Parque Eagle Canyon estarán cerrados el viernes, 14 de enero hasta el lunes, 17 de enero y reabrirán el martes, 18 de enero. Todas las cuatro localidades estarán cerradas el lunes, 17 de enero, en observación al día festivo de Martin Luther King, Jr.
Las localidades restantes en el Parque Regional South Valleys y el Parque Regional North Valleys estarán abiertas de 8 a.m. hasta 5 p.m. Aquellas personas buscando una prueba de COVID-19 deben anticipar demoras y estar preparadas para esperar. Northshore no acepta reservaciones, pero pide a las personas que se preinscriban para acelerar el proceso.
“Es importante recordar que cada localidad esta procesando alrededor de 400 pruebas por día,” dijo Dave Solaro, Comandante de Incidentes de COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe. “Aunque dos localidades están temporalmente cerradas, son 800 casos potenciales por día que de otra manera no se podrían probar. La ola de la variante Ómicron es real y esta afectando a todos, incluyendo a los mismos profesionales del cuidado de salud administrando las pruebas, así que pido a las personas que sean pacientes.”
Aquellas personas quienes estén experimentando síntomas de COVID-19 deben aislarse y tratar los síntomas como si estuvieran infectados con COVID-19. Northshore esta administrando pruebas rápidas, y los resultados están disponibles normalmente al final del día. Los resultados también se pueden obtener enviando un correo electrónico a: results@northshorepartners.io. Northshore es una compañía privada y no una división del Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe, así que los resultados no están disponibles del Distrito de Salud.
Para las actualizaciones mas recientes sobre las pruebas de COVID-19 y otras noticas, visite https://covid19washoe.com/espanol/ y siga @COVID19Washoe en Twitter.
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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 Alguacil 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.
by Washoe County | Jan 14, 2022 | Press Release
Jan. 13, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – Northshore Clinical Laboratories, which is operating four COVID-19 test sites in Washoe County, will temporarily close two locations due to a staffing shortage.
The testing sites at Bartley Ranch Regional Park and Eagle Canyon Park will be closed Friday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Jan. 17, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 18. All four locations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
The remaining two locations at South Valleys Regional Park and North Valleys Regional Park are open from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Those seeking COVID-19 tests should expect delays and be prepared to wait. Northshore does not take reservations but does ask residents to pre-register to speed up the process.
“It’s important to remember that each location is processing around 400 tests per day,” Washoe County COVID-19 Incident Commander Dave Solaro said. “Even with two locations temporarily closed, that is 800 potential cases per day that otherwise would not be able to be tested. The surge of the Omicron variant is real and it is affecting everyone, including the very healthcare professionals administering those tests, so I ask residents to be patient.”
Those who are experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms should self-isolate and treat the symptoms as if they are infected with COVID-19. Northshore is administering rapid-tests, and results are typically available by the end of the day. Results can also be obtained by emailing results@northshorepartners.io. Northshore is a private company and not a division of the Washoe County Health District, so results are not available from the Health District.
For the latest updates on COVID-19 testing and other news, visit www.COVID19Washoe.com and follow @COVID19Washoe on Twitter.
The COVID-19-19 Regional Information Center is working together to deliver COVID-19-19 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://COVID-1919washoe.com/, our COVID-19-19 Dashboard or by following us on Twitter @COVID-1919Washoe. The entities include: City of Reno, City of Sparks, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Regional Transportation Commission, REMSA Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
