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Regional Information Center Update – Nov. 2

by | Nov 2, 2020 | Press Release

Regional Information Center Update – Nov. 2

1 COVID-19-related death, 125 recoveries & 108 new COVID-19 cases

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death in Washoe County: A male in his 50s with underlying health conditions. There have been 201 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 125 recoveries from COVID-19 and 108 new COVID-19 cases.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 13,860 (+108 from 11/1)
  • Deaths: 201 (+1)
  • Recovered: 11,356 (+125)
  • Active cases: 2,303 (-18)
  • Currently hospitalized: 81 (+6)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 889 (+7)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 2: 182,648 (+1,063 since 11/1)

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 Nov. 2:

  • 79 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1% since 10/30)
  • 65 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 55 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+3%)
  • 22 percent of all ventilators are in use (+8%)

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

Washoe County remains flagged for elevated COVID-19 transmission

The County Tracker for the COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force flagged Washoe County for elevated COVID-19 transmission.

Washoe County’s COVID-19 cases per 100,000 over 30 days went from 678 to 783; COVID-19 test positivity went from 9.3% to 10.8%. See the County Tracker here.

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

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace app on their mobile device.

COVID Trace is a free, easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy.

The app will help Nevadans protect each other and slow the spread by notifying you if you’ve likely been exposed to COVID-19. Empowering you to quarantine effectively, seek timely medical attention, and reduce risk for your loved ones. Learn more here.

You can download the app on a Apple device here through the App Store. Those with android devices can download the app through the Google Play 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. 

Actualización Del Centro De Información – 2 De Noviembre

by | Nov 2, 2020 | En Español

Actualización Del Centro De Información – 2 De Noviembre

1 muerte relacionada con COVID-19, 125 recuperaciones y 108 casos nuevos de COVID-19

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta una muerte adicional relacionada con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe:  Un hombre en sus 50s con afecciones subyacentes.  Ha habido 201 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 125 recuperaciones de COVID-19 y 108 casos nuevos de COVID-19.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 13,860 (+108 desde 11/1)
  • Muertes: 201 (+1)
  • Recuperados: 11,356 (+125)
  • Casos activos: 2,303 (-18)
  • Actualmente hospitalizados: 81 (+6)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 889 (+7)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 2 de noviembre: 182,648 (+1,063 desde 11/1)

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 2 de noviembre:

  • 79 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (+1% desde 10/30)
  • 65 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-2%)
  • 55 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+3%)
  • 22 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+8%)

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

El Condado de Washoe sigue señalado por transmisión elevada de COVID-19

El Rastreador de Condados de la Junta Directiva de Mitigación y Control de COVID-19 señaló al Condado de Washoe por la transmisión elevada de COVID-19.

Los casos por 100,000 habitantes del Condado de Washoe en los últimos 30 días subieron de 678 a 783; la positividad en pruebas subió de 9.3% a 10.8%.  Vea el Rastreador de Condados aquí.

Descargue la aplicación Rastreo de COVID-19, y ayuda a detener COVID-19

Los oficiales de salud del Condado de Washoe recomiendan encarecidamente que sus residentes descarguen la aplicación Rastreo de COVID-19 en su dispositivo móvil.

Rastreo de COVID-19 es una aplicación gratis y fácil de usar que ayuda a combatir COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe y Nevada, sin comprometer su privacidad.

La aplicación ayudará a los Nevadienses a protegerse mutuamente y disminuir la propagación notificándole de su probabilidad de exposición a COVID-19.   Permitiéndole así a ponerse en cuarentena de manera efectiva, buscar la oportuna atención médica, y reducir el riego para sus seres queridos.  Aprenda más aquí.

Puede descargar la aplicación en dispositivos Apple aquí mediante la tienda Apple.  Los que tienen dispositivos Android pueden descargar la aplicación mediante Google Play 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. 

Regional Information Center Update – Nov. 1

by | Nov 1, 2020 | Press Release

Regional Information Center Update – Nov. 1

200th COVID-19-related death reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County: A male in his 60s and a male in his 80s; both had underlying health conditions. There have been 200 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 115 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 87 recoveries. 

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 13,752 (+115 from 10/31)
  • Deaths: 200 (+2)
  • Recovered: 11,231 (+97)
  • Active cases: 2,321 (+16)
  • Currently hospitalized: 75 (-4)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 882 (+4)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of November 1: 181,585 (+2,187 since 10/31)

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 October 30:

  • 78 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-6% since 10/29)
  • 67 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 52 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+2%)
  • 14 percent of all ventilators are in use (-4%)

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

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. 

Actualización Del Centro De Información – 1 De Noviembre

by | Nov 1, 2020 | En Español

Actualización Del Centro De Información – 1 De Noviembre

Se reporta la muerte número 200 relacionado con COVID-19 en el condado de Washoe

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta dos muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe:  Un hombre en sus 60s y un hombre en sus 80s, ambos con afecciones subyacentes.  Ha habido 200 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 115 casos nuevos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe con 87 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 13,752 (+115 desde 10/31)
  • Muertes: 200 (+2)
  • Recuperados: 11,231 (+97)
  • Casos activos: 2,321 (+16)
  • Actualmente hospitalizados: 75 (-4)
  • Casos dados de alta del hospital: 882 (+4)

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 1ro de noviembre: 181,585 (+2,187 desde 10/31)

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 30 de octubre:

  • 78 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-6% desde 10/29)
  • 67 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-2%)
  • 52 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+2%)
  • 14 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.

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.

Regional Information Center Update – Oct. 31

by | Oct 31, 2020 | Press Release

Regional Information Center Update – Oct. 31

1 COVID-19-related death, 94 recoveries & 59 new cases

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death: A male in his 50s with underlying health conditions. There have been 198 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 94 recoveries from COVID-19 and 59 new COVID-19 cases. It’s the first time since Oct. 21 where there were more recoveries reported than new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County.

Residents are asked to celebrate Nevada Day safely to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The current Governor’s mandate limits private gatherings to 10 or fewer indoors and 25 or fewer outdoors.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 13,637 (+59 from 10/30)
  • Deaths: 198 (+1)
  • Recovered: 11,134 (+94)
  • Active cases: 2,305 (-36)
  • Currently hospitalized: 79 (-6)
  • Cases who have discharged from hospital: 878 (+7)

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of October 31: 179,398 (+1,850 since 10/30)

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. In the event of a decrease in tests, the likely cause is a cleanup of the data and removing unintended duplications.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

According to the Nevada Hospital Association, in Washoe County as of October 30:

  • 78 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-6% since 10/29)
  • 67 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 52 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+2%)
  • 14 percent of all ventilators are in use (-4%)

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

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.