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Se reportan 222 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 91 recuperaciones

by | Nov 14, 2020 | En Español

Se reportan 222 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 91 recuperaciones

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

14 de nov. 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 222 casos adicionales de COVID-19 con 91 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 18,065 (+222 desde 11/13)
  • Muertes: 215 (+0)
  • Recuperados: 12,858 (+91)
  • Casos activos: 4,992 (+131)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 14 de noviembre: 205,371 (+2,457 desde 11/13)

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 13 de noviembre:

  • 85 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (+0% desde 11/12)
  • 72 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (+0%)
  • 56 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-9%)
  • 33 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+6%)

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

El Condado de Washoe busca reacción pública sobre los esfuerzos de apoyo para COVID-19

Los casos de COVID-19 siguen creciendo, pero el Condado de Washoe busca aportación pública sobre como la pandemia ha afectado a residentes y negocios con el fin de formular un plan de recuperaciones.

El condado y los socios regionales han publicado dos encuestas públicas que serán el fundamento para planificar efectivamente la recuperación.  Las encuestas buscan entender impactos financieros, educativos, sociales y emocionales en la comunidad, así como las pérdidas económicas y de trabajo.  Participe ya.

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.

222 new COVID-19 cases, 91 recoveries reported

by | Nov 14, 2020 | Press Release

222 new COVID-19 cases, 91 recoveries reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 14, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 222 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 91 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 18,065 (+222 from 11/13)
  • Deaths: 215 (+0)
  • Recovered: 12,858 (+91)
  • Active cases: 4,992 (+131)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 14: 205,371 (+2,457 since 11/13)

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 13:

  • 85 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 11/12)
  • 72 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 56 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-9%)
  • 33 percent of all ventilators are in use (+6%)

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

COVID-19 cases are still surging, but Washoe County is seeking public input on how the pandemic has affected residents and businesses in order to formulate a recovery plan. 

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. Participate now.

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. 

3 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19, un récord de 529 casos nuevos

by | Nov 13, 2020 | En Español

3 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19, un récord de 529 casos nuevos

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

13 de nov., 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta tres muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 y un récord de 529 casos nuevos en el Condado de Washoe.  

Los difuntos son tres hombres (dos en sus 50s y uno en sus 80s), uno tenía afecciones subyacentes y no se sabe si los otros dos tenian775 afecciones subyacentes o no.

Los 529 casos de COVID-19 reportados son la mayoría hasta la fecha (anteriormente fue de 469 el 7 de noviembre). El aumento en transmisión de COVID-19 está creando problemas en toda la comunidad, incluyendo la reducción de capacidad en los hospitales del aérea, retrasos en la notificación de resultados de pruebas de COVID-19 así como investigación de enfermedades y rastreo de contactos.

Se urge a los residentes a seguir el Quédate en Casa 2.0 del gobernador Steve Sisolak y abstenerse de salir de casa y participar en convivios hasta que la tasa de transmisión de enfermedades disminuya.  Entre más pronto nos unamos y tomamos precauciones contra la propagación de COVID-19, más pronto podremos regresar a la normalidad.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 17,843 (+529 desde 11/12)
  • Muertes: 215 (+3)
  • Recuperados: 12,767 (+100)
  • Casos activos: 4,861 (+426)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 13 de noviembre: 202,914 (+1,959 desde 11/12)

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 13 de noviembre:

  • 85 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (+0% desde 11/12)
  • 72 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (+0%)
  • 56 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-9%)
  • 33 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso  (+6%)

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

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.

3 COVID-19-related deaths, record 529 new cases reported

by | Nov 13, 2020 | Press Release

3 COVID-19-related deaths,
record 529 new cases reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 13, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting three COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County and a record 529 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County.

The deceased are three males (two in their 50s and one in his 80s), one had underlying health conditions, and it was unknown if the other two had underlying health conditions.

The 529 COVID-19 cases reported is the single most to date (Previous was 469 on Nov. 7). The rise in COVID-19 transmission is creating issues throughout the community, including reduced capacity at our area hospitals, delays in COVID-19 test result notification as well as disease investigation and contact tracing.

Residents are urged to follow Gov. Steve Sisolak’s Stay Home 2.0 and refrain from leaving your home and participating in gatherings until disease transmission rates decrease. The sooner we can come together and take precautions against spreading COVID-19, the sooner we can go back to normal.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 17,843 (+529 from 11/12)
  • Deaths: 215 (+3)
  • Recovered: 12,767 (+100)
  • Active cases: 4,861 (+426)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 13: 202,914 (+1,959 since 11/12)

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 13:

  • 85 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 11/12)
  • 72 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 56 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-9%)
  • 33 percent of all ventilators are in use (+6%)

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. 

COVID-19 Update: 433 new cases, 139 recoveries

by | Nov 12, 2020 | Press Release

COVID-19 Update: 433 new cases, 139 recoveries

Washoe County looking for volunteers to fight COVID-19

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Nov. 12, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 433 new COVID-19 cases and 139 recoveries.

The 433 cases reported is the second most reported in one day (Record is 469 on Nov. 7). The seven-day moving average for new cases has increased for 10 straight days is currently at 356.4.

Demand for COVID-19 testing remains high. The Washoe County Test Site at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center collected 718 samples on Thursday, the most collected in one day.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 17,314 (+433 from 11/11)
  • Deaths: 212 (+0)
  • Recovered: 12,667 (+139)
  • Active cases: 4,435 (+294)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 12: 200,955 (+2,557 since 11/11)

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 12:

  • 85 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1% since 11/11)
  • 72 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 65 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+2%)
  • 27 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.