4 COVID-19-Related Deaths, 263 cases reported

Change to daily update, dashboard made regarding hospital data 

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775.328.2427

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Nov. 10, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting four COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County: All males, one in 70s, two in 80s and one in 90s. All but one had an underlying health condition.

There have been 212 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County. A COVID-19-related death is 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 265 recoveries and 263 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County. It had been seven days since active cases reported went down.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 16,471 (+263 from 11/9)
• Deaths: 212 (+4)
• Recovered: 12,415 (+265)
• Active cases: 3,844 (-6)

Update on hospitalized data

The decision was made today to remove “Currently Hospitalized” and “Released from Hospital” from the COVID-19 Dashboard and the daily update to avoid confusion on hospitalizations. The “Currently Hospitalized” and “Released from Hospital” numbers were information specifically regarding Washoe County residents and provided to the Washoe County Health District by area hospitals. The data was different from Nevada Hospital Association data, which captures all persons no matter what county they reside.

The most important aspect of hospital data is to understand hospital bed/ventilator capacity and availability during this pandemic. Those numbers are, and will continue to be, categorized by the Nevada Hospital Association below, or can be found on their website.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 10: 196,688 (+1,584 since 11/9)

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 10:

• 80 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+2% since 11/9)
• 68 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+2%)
• 55 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-3%)
• 24 percent of all ventilators are in use (+2%)

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

Washoe County test site closed for Veterans Day; testing available this Saturday

The Washoe County COVID-19 Test Site will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Residents who are symptomatic, or a close contact to a confirmed positive case, can still sign up for testing online 24/7 here (En español).

COVID-19 testing will be available this Saturday to accommodate the high demand for testing.

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. 

1 COVID-19-related death, 328 new cases reported 

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775.328.2427

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Nov. 9, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 328 new COVID-19 cases and a COVID-19-related death: A male in his 80s with underlying health conditions.

The seven-day moving average for new cases per day is at 335.4. Residents are advised to avoid gatherings with people outside your household.

As reported on Sunday, the Washoe County test site is only testing those who have symptoms of COVID-19, except for those who are a confirmed close contact to a positive case and first responders. This decision will allow for residents to get tested in a timelier manner and allow for faster response times to those who get tested.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 16,208 (+328 from 11/8)
• Deaths: 208 (+1)
• Recovered: 12,150 (+124)
• Active cases: 3,850 (+203)
• Currently hospitalized: 141 (+21)
• Cases who have discharged from hospital: 989 (+5)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 9: 195,104 (+1,885 since 11/8)

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 9:

• 78 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-5% since 11/6)
• 66 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-3%)
• 58 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-3%)
• 22 percent of all ventilators are in use (+0%)

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

How residents are deemed “Recovered” from COVID-19 in Washoe County

For self-isolation and quarantine, the Health District follows Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) guidance on when COVID-19 positive cases are deemed recovered. A common misconception is that negative test results can be used to end the quarantine of a close contact to a case.  Close contacts must remain quarantined for 14 days from their contact with the case regardless of negative test results they may receive.

More information on isolation and quarantine can be found here.

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. 

1 COVID-19-related death, 286 new COVID-19 cases reported

Health District no longer testing asymptomatic residents, except for people who are a close contact to a positive case

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Nov. 8, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting a COVID-19-related death in Washoe County and 286 additional COVID-19 cases.

The deceased is a male in his 70s with an underlying health condition.

Additionally, we’re reporting 112 recoveries. The seven-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County is at 304, a new record for the fifth day in a row.

The Washoe County COVID-19 Test Site, which recently changed locations inside the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, is no longer testing people who are not showing symptoms (also referred to as asymptomatic) unless they are deemed a close contact to a positive case. The decision was made because of the current high demand for COVID-19 testing, which has resulted in delays scheduling testing and in receiving test results due to high throughput through testing laboratories. To schedule a COVID-19 test, go here (En español).

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 15,880 (+286 from 11/7)
• Deaths: 207 (+1)
• Recovered: 12,026 (+112)
• Active cases: 3,647 (+173)
• Currently hospitalized: 120 (-4)
• Cases who have discharged from hospital: 984 (+3)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 8: 193,219 (+1,982 since 11/7)

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 6:

• 83 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 11/5)
• 69 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
• 61 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+6%)
• 22 percent of all ventilators are in use (+2%)

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. 

A record 469 COVID-19 cases reported

One COVID-19-related death also reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

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Nov. 7, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting a record 469 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County (breaking the previous mark by nearly 100) and one COVID-19-related death.

The deceased is a male in his 70s with no underlying health conditions, the 206th COVID-19-related death in Washoe County.

The 469 new cases breaks the previous record of 377 daily cases that was set three days ago. The seven-day moving average for new cases is at 280 (breaking the previous record of 221 set yesterday) and is three times higher than it was on Oct. 7 (87).

Active cases are at a record 3,474 in Washoe County, which is nearly three times higher than it was on Oct. 7 (1,231).

“The transmission of COVID-19 in Washoe County is alarming and at a level where our vulnerable populations are at extreme risk,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer in Washoe County. “Gatherings with people outside your household should absolutely be avoided. They are the most common reason for transmission. This is a critical point in the pandemic where the social decisions we make can negatively impact the health and wellness of loved ones. Please be vigilant, wear a mask, observe social distancing and avoid contact with non-household members.”

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 15,594 (+469 from 11/6)
• Deaths: 206 (+1)
• Recovered: 11,914 (+52)
• Active cases: 3,474 (+416)
• Currently hospitalized: 124 (-1)
• Cases who have discharged from hospital: 981 (+1)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 7: 191,237 (+1,952 since 11/6)

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 6:

• 83 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 11/5)
• 69 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
• 61 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+6%)
• 22 percent of all ventilators are in use (+2%)

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.