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A record 817 COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported

by | Nov 21, 2020 | Press Release

A record 817 COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 21, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting a record 817 COVID-19 cases and four COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

The deceased are four males, one in his 30s, one in his 60s and two in their 70s; all had an underlying health condition.

The 817 cases reported breaks the previous record of 610 set on Nov. 18, 2020. There were 86 recoveries.

The Health District recommends avoiding private gatherings with members outside your household. In addition, wear a mask or face covering, social distance of at least 6 feet and wash your hands frequently.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 21,175 (+817 from 11/20)
  • Deaths: 236 (+4)
  • Recovered: 13,995 (+86)
  • Active cases: 6,944 (+727)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 235 (+0)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends) 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 21: 220,525 (+4,327 since 11/20)

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 November 20 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 82 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 11/19)
  • 71 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 60 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 32 percent of all ventilators are in use (+2%)

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. 

Health District: A negative COVID-19 test is not required to be released from isolation or quarantine

by | Nov 20, 2020 | Press Release

Health District: A negative COVID-19 test is not required to be released from isolation or quarantine

Health District urges employers not to require a negative COVID-19 test to return to work

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Posted on behalf of the Washoe County Health District

Nov. 20, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Washoe County Health District is reminding residents that a negative COVID-19 test is not required to be released from isolation or quarantine.

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services sent out a technical bulletin on Nov. 19, 2020 reaffirming guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a non-test-based strategy is recommended instead. This direction also indicates that employers should not require employees to get a negative test to return to work. Requiring negative test results not only further strains testing resources, but also may prevent employees from returning to work for weeks or months after they are no longer infectious.

That recommendation of a non-test-based strategy states that the following measures should be met to be released from quarantine/isolation:

  • At least 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared, and
  • At least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications, and
  • Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved

More information on isolation and quarantine can be found here.

Other important COVID-19 information that the public should be aware of:

 

Se reportan 5 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 y 312 casos nuevos de COVID-19

by | Nov 20, 2020 | En Español

Se reportan 5 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 y 312 casos nuevos de COVID-19

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 20, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta cinco muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe y 312 casos nuevos de COVID-19.

Los difuntos son un hombre en sus 80s, una mujer en sus 80s, un hombre en sus 60s, una mujer en sus 50s y un hombre en sus 40s; todos con afecciones subyacentes.  Ha habido 232 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 312 casos de COVID-19 hoy con 110 recuperaciones.

Con el Dia de Acción de Gracias a menos de una semana, los Centros para Control y Prevención de Enfermedades recomiendan posponer los viajes y quedarse en casa este día festivo como la mejor manera de protegerse usted mismo y los demás de COVID-19.  Vea más información sobre el Dia de Acción de Gracias aquí.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 20,358 (+312 desde 11/19)
  • Muertes: 232 (+5)
  • Recuperados: 13,909 (+110)
  • Casos activos: 6,217 (+197)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 235 (+1)

*Datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada incluye 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 el 20 de noviembre: 216,198 (+1,122 desde 11/19)

Nota: Estas cifras son proporcionadas por el Estado de Nevada y se encuentran en el Boletín Estatal.  Las pruebas de COVID-19 podrían incluir residentes que no residen en el Condado de Washoe, pero recibieron 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 20 de noviembre (Estas cifras no se actualizan los fines de semana):

  • 82 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-3% desde 11/19)
  • 71 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-2%)
  • 60 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+1%)
  • 32 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+2%)

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

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.

5 COVID-19-related deaths reported, 312 new COVID-19 cases

by | Nov 20, 2020 | Press Release

5 COVID-19-related deaths reported, 312 new COVID-19 cases

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 20, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting five additional COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County and 312 new COVID-19 cases.

The deceased are a male in his 80s, a female in her 80s, a male in his 60s, a female in her 50s and a male in his 40s; all had an underlying health condition. There have been 232 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 312 COVID-19 cases today with 110 recoveries.

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended postponing travel and staying home for the holiday as the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. See more Thanksgiving information here.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 20,358 (+312 from 11/19)
  • Deaths: 232 (+5)
  • Recovered: 13,909 (+110)
  • Active cases: 6,217 (+197)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 235 (+1)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association 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 20: 216,198 (+1,122 since 11/19)

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 20 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 82 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 11/19)
  • 71 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 60 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 32 percent of all ventilators are in use (+2%)

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. 

Distrito de Salud: No se requiere una prueba negativa de COVID-19 para salir de aislamiento o cuarentena 

by | Nov 20, 2020 | En Español

Distrito de Salud: No se requiere una prueba negativa de COVID-19 para salir de aislamiento o cuarentena 

Distrito de Salud pide a empleadores que no exijan pruebas negativas de COVID-19 para regresar al trabajo

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

20 de nov., 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe recuerda a sus residentes que no se requiere prueba negativa de COVID-19 para salir de aislamiento o cuarentena.

En su lugar el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos envió un boletín técnico el 19 de noviembre, 2020 reafirmando la guía de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades en la cual se recomienda una estrategia que no se base en pruebas.  Esta directriz también indica que los empleadores no deben exigir que sus empleados obtengan una prueba negativa para regresar al trabajo.  Exigir pruebas con resultados negativos no solo pondrá presión adicional a los recursos de pruebas, sino también impedirá que los empleados regresen a trabajar por semanas o meses hasta que dejen de ser contagiosos.

La estrategia recomendada, de no basarse en pruebas, indica que las siguientes medidas deben de cumplirse antes de salir de cuarentena/asilamiento:

  • Al menos 10 días han pasado desde que aparecieron los primeros síntomas, y
  • Al menos 24 horas han pasado desde la última fiebre sin uso de medicamentos para reducir fiebre, y
  • Síntomas (p. ej., tos, falta de aliento) han mejorado

Más información sobre aislamiento y cuarentena aquí.

Otra información sobre COVID-19 que el público debe tener en cuenta:

  • El Distrito de Salud solo notifica a sus residentes sobre resultados negativos de COVID-19 si la prueba se administró en el Centro de Eventos de Reno-Sparks Livestock (terrenos de la feria).  Si usted recibió su prueba en otro lugar, el lugar que administró la prueba le notificará.  No llame al Distrito de Salud buscando esos resultados.
  • El Distrito de Salud pide que esperen de 2 a 3 días desde que empezó a tener síntomas para recibir una prueba de COVID-19.
  • Debido al alto volumen de llamadas, residentes con síntomas de COVID-19 deben programar su prueba en línea aquí o ir a nuestro sitio web para más información sobre cualquier tema relacionado COVID-19.

El Distrito del Condado de Washoe es nacionalmente acreditado por la Junta de Acreditación de Salud Pública y tiene jurisdicción sobre sobre todos los asuntos de salud pública en Reno, Sparks, y Washoe County mediante su Junta Directiva del Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe.  El Distrito consiste en cinco divisiones:  Servicios de Salud Administrativos, Administración de Calidad del Aire, Servicios de Salud Comunitaria y Clínica, Servicios de Salud Ambiental y Epidemiologia y Preparación para Salud Publica.  Más información aquí.