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Se reportan 7 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 y 285 casos nuevos

by | Dec 1, 2020 | En Español

Se reportan 7 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 y 285 casos nuevos

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Twitter.com/covid19washoe

01 de dec., 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta siete muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe y 285 casos adicionales de COVID-19.

Los difuntos son cinco varones y dos mujeres los rangos de edad incluyen un caso en sus 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 80’s, y 90’s, también dos casos en sus 70’s.

En noviembre, se reportaron 80 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19. En octubre, se reportaron 39 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19. En septiembre, se reportaron 20 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19.

Además de los 288 casos nuevos de COVID-19, hubo 95 recuperaciones.

  • Total de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe:25,469 (+288 desde 11/30)
  • Muertes: 285 (+7)
  • Recuperados: 15,363 (+95)
  • Casos activos: 9,821 (+186)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 280 (+16)

* Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada (que no se actualizan los fines de semana) incluyen residentes fuera del Condado de Washoe.

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total, en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el01 de diciembre: 241,217 (+1,640 desde 11/30)

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 01 de diciembre (Estas cifras no se actualizan los fines de semana)

  • 86 porciento de las camas de hospital a corto plazo para cuidados agudos están en uso (+1% desde 11/30)
  • 74 porciento de las camas de hospital con licencia están en uso (+2%)
  • 52 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso(+0%)
  • 31 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+0%)

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

Washoe County busca retroalimentación pública sobre los esfuerzos de apoyo de COVID-19

El condado y los socios regionales han publicado dos encuestas públicas que crearán la base para una planificación efectiva de recuperación. Las encuestas buscan entender los impactos financieros, educativos, sociales y emocionales en la comunidad, así como las pérdidas de empleo y económicas. 

Por favor, tómese un momento para completar una encuesta.

Voluntarios para ayudar a combatir el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe

El Cuerpo de Reserva Medica del Condado de Washoe (MRC) busca profesionales médicos o aquellos con experiencia médica para ser voluntarios en ayudar a combatir el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

El MRC fue creado para apoyar los esfuerzos a la salud pública y respuesta de emergencias durante desastres naturales y otras emergencias mediante proveer voluntarios entrenados para ayudar a poner personal en refugios, sitios de atención alternativos, y puntos de dispensación.  Dado al aumento en las hospitalizaciones y el aumento en la demanda de pruebas de COVID-19, se necesitan voluntarios para apoyar la región.  Infórmese sobre cómo hacerse voluntario en este sitio, o envié un correo electrónico a wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

 Descargue la Aplicación Rastreo de COVID, y ayude a detener el COVID-19

Los oficiales de Salud del Condado de Washoe recomiendan encarecidamente que residentes descarguen Rastreo de COVID, una aplicación fácil de usar que ayuda a combatir el COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, sin comprometer su privacidad. Aprenda más aquí.

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.

7 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Washoe County, 285 total

by | Dec 1, 2020 | Press Release

7 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Washoe County, 285 total

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Dec. 1, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting seven additional COVID-19 related deaths in Washoe County, moving the total number to 285.

The deceased include five males and two females. The age ranges include a case in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s, as well as two cases in their 70s.

Additionally, we’re reporting 288 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 95 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 25,469 (+288 from 11/30)
  • Deaths: 285 (+7)
  • Recovered: 15,363 (+95)
  • Active cases: 9,821 (+186)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 280 (+16)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of December 1: 241,417 (+1,640 since 11/30)

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 December 1 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 86 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1% since 11/30)
  • 74 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+2%)
  • 52 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 31 percent of all ventilators are in use (+0%)

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

Washoe County seeks public feedback on COVID-19 support efforts

The county and regional partners have issued two public surveys that will create the foundation for effective recovery planning. The surveys seek to understand financial, educational, social, and emotional impacts on the community, as well as employment and economic losses. 

Please take a moment to fill out a survey.

Volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County

The Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is looking for medical professionals or those without medical experience to volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County.

MRC was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing. Given the rise in hospitalizations and increased demand in COVID-19 testing, volunteers are needed to support the region. Learn how to volunteer by going to this website, or email wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

Download the COVID Trace app, and help stop COVID-19

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace, an easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy. Learn more 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. 

298 new COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported

by | Nov 29, 2020 | Press Release

298 new COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 29, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting four COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County for the second straight day. The deceased are two females in their 60s, a female in her 80s and a male in his 80s; all had an underlying health condition.

There have been 274 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County, including 42 in the last 10 days.

Additionally, we’re reporting 298 new COVID-19 cases and 216 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 24,761 (+298 from 11/28)
  • Deaths: 274 (+4)
  • Recovered: 15,148 (+216)
  • Active cases: 9,339 (+78)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 241 (+0)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 29: 238,379 (+1,529 since 11/28)

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 November 25 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 83 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 11/24)
  • 71 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 59 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+4%)
  • 31 percent of all ventilators are in use (+1%)

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

Volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County

The Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is looking for medical professionals or those without medical experience to volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County.

MRC was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing. Given the rise in hospitalizations and increased demand in COVID-19 testing, volunteers are needed to support the region. Learn how to volunteer by going to this website, or email wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

Download the COVID Trace app, and help stop COVID-19

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace, an easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy. Learn more 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. 

Four COVID-19-related deaths, 384 COVID-19 cases reported

by | Nov 28, 2020 | Press Release

Four COVID-19-related deaths, 384 COVID-19 cases reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 28, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting four COVID-19 related deaths in Washoe County: A female in her 60s with an underlying health condition, a male in his 60s with an underlying health condition, a male in his 50s and it’s unknown if there was an underlying health condition, and a male in his 70s with an underlying health condition.

There have been 270 COVID-19-reldated deaths reported in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 384 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 68 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 24,463 (+384 from 11/26)
  • Deaths: 270 (+4)
  • Recovered: 14,932 (+68)
  • Active cases: 9,261 (+312)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 241 (+0)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 28: 236,850 (+2,437 since 11/27)

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 November 25 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 83 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 11/24)
  • 71 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 59 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+4%)
  • 31 percent of all ventilators are in use (+1%)

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

Volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County

The Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is looking for medical professionals or those without medical experience to volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County.

MRC was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing. Given the rise in hospitalizations and increased demand in COVID-19 testing, volunteers are needed to support the region. Learn how to volunteer by going to this website, or email wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

Download the COVID Trace app, and help stop COVID-19

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace, an easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy. Learn more 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. 

COVID-19 Update for Nov. 26-27 in Washoe County

by | Nov 27, 2020 | Press Release

COVID-19 Update for Nov. 26-27 in Washoe County

8 COVID-19-related deaths reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 27, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting eight COVID-19-related deaths and 815 new COVID-19 cases over the last two days in Washoe County.

The deceased are:

  • Female in her 70 with no underlying health condition
  • Female in her 70s with an underlying health condition
  • Male in his 60s with an underlying health condition
  • Male in his 60s with an underlying health condition
  • Male in his 60s with an underlying health condition
  • Female in her teens with an underlying health condition
  • Female in her 60s with an underlying health condition
  • Male in his 70s with no underlying health condition

The numbers include two days’ worth of data because there wasn’t an update on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26. The breakdown for total cases reported each day would be 432 cases reported for Thursday, Nov. 26, and 383 cases reported today, Nov. 27.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 24,079 (+815 from 11/25)
  • Deaths: 266 (+8)
  • Recovered: 14,864 (+117)
  • Active cases: 8,949 (+690)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 241 (+11)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 27: 234,377 (+4,631 since 11/25. Please note a 2-day increase as numbers were not updated on Thanksgiving)

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 November 25 (Numbers not updated on weekends or holidays):

  • 83 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 11/24)
  • 71 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 59 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+4%)
  • 31 percent of all ventilators are in use (+1%)

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

No Regional Information Center Update on Thanksgiving

Regional Information Center will not be sending a Washoe County COVID-19 update on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020. Read more.

The Health District COVID-19 Test Site and the COVID-19 Call Center will also be closed on Thanksgiving. The Call Center will reopen Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The next COVID-19 testing day at the Livestock Events Center will be Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. You can sign up for a COVID-19 test online here. (En Espanol).

Volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County

The Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is looking for medical professionals or those without medical experience to volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County.

MRC was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing. Given the rise in hospitalizations and increased demand in COVID-19 testing, volunteers are needed to support the region. Learn how to volunteer by going to this website, or email wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

Download the COVID Trace app, and help stop COVID-19

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace, an easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy. Learn more 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.