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30,000th COVID-19 case reported in Washoe County

by | Dec 12, 2020 | Press Release

30,000th COVID-19 case reported in Washoe County

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Dec. 12, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting six COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County. There have been 357 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. The deceased are:

  • Male, 60s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 90s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 40s, no underlying health condition
  • Male, 70s, underlying health condition
  • Female, 60, underlying health condition
  • Female, 80s, underlying health condition

Additionally, we’re reporting the 30,000th COVID-19 cases in Washoe County. 368 new COVID-19 cases were reported today, marking the total 30,310. The 25,000th COVID-19 case was reported on Nov. 30,

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 30,310 (+368 from 12/11)
  • Deaths: 357 (+6)
  • Recovered: 17,201 (+85)
  • Active cases: 12,752 (+277)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 256 (+0)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) 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 December 12: 267,486 (+2,668 since 12/11)

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 December 11 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 90 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 12/10)
  • 74 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 52 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-7%)
  • 29 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. 

416 COVID-19 cases, 6 COVID-19-related deaths reported

by | Dec 11, 2020 | Press Release

416 COVID-19 cases, 6 COVID-19-related deaths reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Dec. 11, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting six COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County:

  • Male, 70s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 60s, unknown if there were underlying health conditions
  • Male, 70s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 80s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 80s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 90s, underlying health condition

There have been 351 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 416 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County. The seven-day moving average for new cases per day is at 424.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 29,942 (+416 from 12/10)
  • Deaths: 351 (+6)
  • Recovered: 17,116 (+116)
  • Active cases: 12,475 (+294)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 256 (-11)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) 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 December 11: 264,818 (+2,183 since 12/10)

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 December 11 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 90 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 12/10)
  • 74 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 52 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-7%)
  • 29 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 reportan 599 casos y 7 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19

by | Dec 10, 2020 | En Español

Se reportan 599 casos y 7 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

10 de dic., 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta siete muertes relacionados con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe:

  • Mujer, 80s, afección subyacente
  • Mujer, 80s, afección subyacente
  • Mujer, 80s, afección subyacente
  • Hombre, 90s, se desconoce si existían afecciones subyacente
  • Hombre, 70s, se desconoce si existían afecciones subyacente
  • Hombre, 50s, se desconoce si existían afecciones subyacente
  • Mujer, 50s, afección subyacente

Ha habido 345 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 599 casos nuevos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe y 198 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 29,526 (+599 desde 12/9)
  • Muertes: 345 (+7)
  • Recuperados: 17,000 (+198)
  • Casos activos: 12,181 (+394)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 267 (+1)

*Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada (que no se actualizan los fines de semana) incluyen 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 10 de diciembre: 262,635 (+2,308 desde 12/9)

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 10 de diciembre
(Estas cifras no se actualizan los fines de semana):

  • 90 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (+2% desde 12/9)
  • 73 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-2%)
  • 59 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+0%)
  • 30 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-5%)

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

Mantenimiento Programado esta noche para el formulario de inscripción para pruebas de COVID-19

La plataforma que se usa para registrarse para pruebas de COVID-19 en el Centro de Eventos de Livestock (terrenos de la feria) estará apagado debido a un mantenimiento programado que empezará a las 7 p.m. hoy, dic. 10, 2020 hasta las 2 a.m., viernes, dic. 11.  Sentimos la inconveniencia.

Estaciones de autoservicio deben ser operadas por el personal de las instalaciones

El Centro Regional de Información esta recordando a los residentes y dueños de negocios que las estaciones de autoservicio para refrescos no deben de estar al acceso de los clientes y las bebidas deben ser servidas por el personal de la instalación que lleve equipo de protección personal apropiado, según la directriz del gobernador Sisolak.

Directriz 013, sección 9, describe el uso de estaciones de autoservicio.  Los esfuerzos para cumplimiento de código regional identifican a varias tiendas que no se están apegando a la directriz y permiten que sus clientes tengan acceso a las estaciones de autoservicio.

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.

599 cases, 7 COVID-19-related deaths reported

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Press Release

599 cases, 7 COVID-19-related deaths reported

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

Dec. 10, 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting seven COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County:

  • Female, 80s, underlying health condition
  • Female, 80s, underlying health condition
  • Female, 80s, underlying health condition
  • Male, 90s, unknown if underlying health condition
  • Male, 70s, unknown if underlying health condition
  • Male, 50s, unknown if underlying health condition
  • Female, 50s, underlying health condition

There have been 345 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County.

Additionally, we’re reporting 599 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County and 198 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 29,526 (+599 from 12/9)
  • Deaths: 345 (+7)
  • Recovered: 17,000 (+198)
  • Active cases: 12,181 (+394)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 267 (+1)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) 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 December 10: 262,635 (+2,308 since 12/9)

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 December 10 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

  • 90 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+2% since 12/9)
  • 73 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 59 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+0%)
  • 30 percent of all ventilators are in use (-5%)

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

COVID-19 test signup form to undergo scheduled maintenance tonight

The platform to sign up for a COVID-19 test at the Livestock Events Center will be down for scheduled maintenance starting at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 10, 2020 through 2 a.m., Friday, Dec. 11. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Self-serve food and drink stations must be operated by facility staff

The Regional Information Center is reminding both residents and business owners that self-serve food and drink stations cannot be accessed by customers and drinks must be served by facility staff wearing proper personal protective equipment, per Governor Sisolak’s directive.

Directive 013, section 9, outlines usage for self-serve stations. Regional code enforcement efforts identified several convenient stores not adhering to the directive and allowing patrons to access the self-serve stations.

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 reportan 10 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 y 284 casos

by | Dec 9, 2020 | En Español

Se reportan 10 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 y 284 casos

Health District Hotline:
775.328.2427

Follow us on Twitter:
Twitter.com/covid19washoe

9 de dic., 2020. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 10 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe. Los difuntos incluyen 7 hombres (edades en sus 50s, 2-60s, 2-70s, 80s, 90s) y tres mujeres (40s, 60s, 70s) y todos menos uno tenía una afección subyacente (hombre, en sus 60s no se ha determinado si existía afección subyacente).

Ha habido 338 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe con 60 reportadas en diciembre.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 284 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 732 recuperaciones.  El aumento en recuperaciones es debido a una auditoria de datos.  Las recuperaciones reportadas, como se notó en la actualización del martes, han sido bajas recientemente debido a la afluencia de casos nuevos de COVID-19.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 28,927 (+284 desde 12/8)
  • Muertes: 338 (+10)
  • Recuperados: 16,802 (+732)
  • Casos activos: 11,787 (-458)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 266 (-19)

Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada (que no se actualizan los fines de semana) incluyen 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 9 de diciembre: 260,327 (+1,789 desde 12/8)

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 9 de diciembre
(Estas cifras no se actualizan los fines de semana):

  • 88 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-1% desde 12/8)
  • 75 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-1%)
  • 59 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+1%)
  • 35 XX porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+0%)

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

El Distrito de Salud suspended las cartas para retornar al trabajo

Por último, el Distrito de Salud está suspendiendo sus esfuerzos en proveer cartas a los empleadores en donde se indicado que puede salir de aislamiento y pueden regresar a su trabajo.  Animamos a los empleadores a que trabajen con sus empleadas para entender los criterios de recuperaciones enlistados aquí, que son:

  1. Al menos 10 días han pasado desde el inicio de los sintomas, y
  2. Al menos 24 horas han pasado desde la última fiebre sin el uso de medicamento para reducir la fiebre, y
  3. Síntomas (e.g. tos, dificultad para respirar) han mejorado.

Más información sobre COVID-19 se puede encontrar aquí.

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.