20,000th COVID-19 case, 5 COVID-19-related deaths reported

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Nov. 19, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting five COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County and 304 new COVID-19 cases, giving Washoe County more than 20,000 cases to date.

The deceased include: A female in her 90s with an underlying health condition, a female in her 70s with no underlying health conditions, a female in her 70s with underlying health conditions, a male in his 50s with underlying health conditions and a female in her 60s with an underlying health condition. There have been 227 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County eclipsed 20,000 today with 304 reported (total is 20,046). There were 157 recoveries.

The Nevada Hospital Association reported 234 COVID-19 positive cases hospitalized in Washoe County and 50 suspected of having COVID-19. The full data set from the NHA can be found here.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 20,046 (+304 from 11/18)
• Deaths: 227 (+5)
• Recovered: 13,799 (+157)
• Active cases: 6,020 (+142)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 234 (+4)

*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 19: 215,076 (+2,479 since 11/18)

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 19 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

• 85 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1% since 11/18)
• 73 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+1%)
• 59 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+21%)
• 30 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. 

Se reporta un récord de 610 casos nuevos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe

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Nov. 18, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta un récord de 610 casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, rompiendo así el ultimo récord por 49 casos (561 el 15 de nov. , 2020).

Hoy es la cuarta vez que se rompe el récord en los últimos 11 días.  El promedio móvil de casos nuevos por día también fijo un récord con 408.7.

Las hospitalizaciones en el estado de Nevada también han llegado a un nuevo máximo, según la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada (NHA).  Según el pdf de la NHA de hoy, se confirma que 230 casos de COVID-19 están hospitalizados y 46 casos con sospecha de COVID-19 están hospitalizados (total de 276).

La semana pasada el widget de datos “Actualmente Hospitalizados” se eliminó del boletín debido a la confusión entre la comunidad porque solo contenía residentes del Condado de Washoe.  Los casos de COVID-19 confirmados y sospechados que están hospitalizados es para todos los condados de residencia y es más importante debido a lo critico que es la disponibilidad de camas de hospital durante la pandemia.

• Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 19,742 (+610 desde 11/17)
• Muertes: 222 (+0)
• Recuperados: 13,642 (+441)
• Casos activos: 5,878 (+169)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

• Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 18 de noviembre: 212,597 (+1,774 desde 11/17)

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 18 de noviembre (Estas cifras no se actualizan durante los fines de semana):

• 84 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (+5% desde 11/17)
• 72 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (+6%)
• 38 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-13%)
• 31 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+4%)

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. 

A record 610 new COVID-19 cases reported in Washoe County

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Nov. 18, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting a record 610 COVID-19 cases in Washoe County, breaking the previous record by 49 cases (561 on Nov. 15,2020).

Today is the fourth time the record has been broken in the last 11 days. The seven-day moving average for new cases per day also set a record with 408.7.

Hospitalizations in the state of Nevada have reached an all-time high, according to the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA). According to today’s NHA PDF, there are 230 confirmed COVID-19 cases who are hospitalized, and 46 suspected COVID-19 cases are hospitalized (276 total).

Last week, the data widget “Currently Hospitalized” was removed from the dashboard due to confusion in the community because it only contained Washoe County residents. The confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases who are hospitalized is for all counties of residence and is far more important as the availability of hospital beds during this pandemic is critical.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 19,742 (+610 from 11/17)
• Deaths: 222 (+0)
• Recovered: 13,642 (+441)
• Active cases: 5,878 (+169)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 18: 212,597 (+1,774 since 11/17)

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 18 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

• 84 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+5% since 11/17)
• 72 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+6%)
• 38 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-13%)
• 31 percent of all ventilators are in use (+4%)

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. 

2 additional COVID-19-related deaths reported in Washoe County

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Nov. 17, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two additional COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County and 230 additional COVID-19 cases.

The deceased are a male and a female in their 80s; both had an underlying health condition. There have been 222 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County, which are determined by a physician or medical examiner to be COVID-19-related as the main cause of death, underlying cause of death or contributing cause of death.

Additionally, we’re reporting 230 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 102 recoveries. The active case count on Nov. 1 was at 2,321 – today it is 5,709.  The 7-day moving average for new cases is at 380.1.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 19,132 (+230 from 11/16)
• Deaths: 222 (+2)
• Recovered: 13,201 (+102)
• Active cases: 5,709 (+126)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 17: 210,823 (+1,619 since 11/16)

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 17 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

• 79 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1% since 11/16)
• 66 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
• 51 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-1%)
• 27 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

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

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.