26 additional cases, 83 recoveries reported

April 27, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 26 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 83 recoveries.

Washoe County residents who are homebound can receive the COVID-19 vaccine by calling 775-328-2427. A public health nurse will come to your residence to administer the vaccine.

Need a COVID-19 vaccine? Appointments are available at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center on Wednesday, April 28 through Friday, April 30, as of noon Tuesday. Schedule an appointment here. Find other providers in Washoe County here.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 45,231 (+26 from 4/26)
• Deaths: 668 (+0)
• Recovered: 42,702 (+83)
• Active cases: 1,861 (-52)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19: 25 (+1)
• Positivity rate: 6.7%
• Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 308,275 (+3,105 from 4/26; 51.06% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
• Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 121,462 (+1,486 from 4/26; 31.93% of Washoe County population 16+)
• Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 136,611 (+2,043 from 4/26; 60,136 fully vaccinated)

Please note that COVID-19 case count, recovery and death information can change retroactively based on updated information that the Washoe County Health District receives. For example, if the Health District receives new positive test results or discovers that a case did not live in Washoe County, the number of cases, recoveries or deaths reported on a previous day can go up or down based on what was previously reported. See the COVID-19 Dashboard here.

*Hospitalization data is from Nevada Hospital Association.

*Washoe County COVID-19 Vaccine Data can be found on the State of Nevada dashboard, here.

*Vaccine data from the Washoe County Health District can be found here.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County: 431,632 (+388 since 4/26)

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:

• 56 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 4/26)
• 59 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+0%)
• 40 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+3%)

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

Residents urged to fill out screening questionnaire before COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Livestock Events Center

The Regional COVID-19 Response Team is urging residents who receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (RSLEC) to fill out the screening questionnaire the day prior to your appointment.

The link to fill out the questionnaire only takes a few minutes and is emailed and texted to residents about 22 hours prior to their appointment time. Learn more by clicking this link.

Residents 16+ eligible for Free COVID-19 vaccine

Washoe County residents 16 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and the Washoe County COVID-19 response team has launched a new scheduling platform that will allow residents to choose the brand of COVID-19 vaccine they want. Read more. Watch a tutorial video on how to schedule an appointment here.

Need a COVID-19 test? It’s easy to sign up and it’s free

COVID-19 testing is still available at the Livestock Events Center and can be scheduled online here (en español aqui) or by calling 775-328-2427. It’s free and it does not matter if you have symptoms or not.

Sign up for the COVID Trace App

COVID Trace is a contact tracing mobile app developed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services that uses a technology called the Exposure Notifications System from Google and Apple. The app exchanges anonymous information with other phones in your vicinity and can notify you if you’ve come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.See 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. 

112 COVID-19 cases, 148 recoveries reported over the last 3 days

300,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Washoe County

April 26, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting no COVID-19-related deaths, 112 COVID-19 cases and 148 recoveries over the last three days, which captures data from April 24-26. The breakdown is:

• Sunday, April 26: 14 additional cases, 55 recoveries
• Saturday, April 25: 53 additional cases, 56 recoveries
• Friday, April 24: 45 additional cases, 37 recoveries

COVID-19 vaccine data on the State’s COVID-19 dashboard indicated that more than 300,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Washoe County. Also, more than 50 percent of the Washoe County population 16 years and older has had their vaccine initiated, which means they received at least one dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or are fully vaccinated with one dose (Janssen). Approximately 31.34 percent of residents 16 years and older are fully vaccinated, which amounts to 119,976 total people.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 45,216 (+112 from 4/23)
• Deaths: 668 (+0)
• Recovered: 42,635 (+148)
• Active cases: 1,913 (-26)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19: 24 (-8)
• Positivity rate: 6.7%
• Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 305,170 (+12,795 from 4/23; 50.63% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
• Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 119,976 (+5,173 from 4/23; 31.34% of Washoe County population 16+)
• Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 134,568 (+3,373 from 4/23; 58,095 fully vaccinated)

Please note that COVID-19 case count, recovery and death information can change retroactively based on updated information that the Washoe County Health District receives. For example, if the Health District receives new positive test results or discovers that a case did not live in Washoe County, the number of cases, recoveries or deaths reported on a previous day can go up or down based on what was previously reported. See the COVID-19 Dashboard here.

*Hospitalization data is from Nevada Hospital Association.

*Washoe County COVID-19 Vaccine Data can be found on the State of Nevada dashboard, here.

*Vaccine data from the Washoe County Health District can be found here.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

• Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County: 431,244 (+2,574 since 4/23)

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:

• 56 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-5% since 4/23)
• 59 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-5%)
• 37 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-6%)

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

Residents urged to fill out screening questionnaire before COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Livestock Events Center

The Regional COVID-19 Response Team is urging residents who receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (RSLEC) to fill out the screening questionnaire the day prior to your appointment.

The link to fill out the questionnaire only takes a few minutes and is emailed and texted to residents about 22 hours prior to their appointment time. Learn more by clicking this link.

Residents 16+ eligible for Free COVID-19 vaccine

Washoe County residents 16 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and the Washoe County COVID-19 response team has launched a new scheduling platform that will allow residents to choose the brand of COVID-19 vaccine they want. Read more. Watch a tutorial video on how to schedule an appointment here.

Need a COVID-19 test? It’s easy to sign up and it’s free

COVID-19 testing is still available at the Livestock Events Center and can be scheduled online here (en español aqui) or by calling 775-328-2427. It’s free and it does not matter if you have symptoms or not.

Sign up for the COVID Trace App

COVID Trace is a contact tracing mobile app developed by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services that uses a technology called the Exposure Notifications System from Google and Apple. The app exchanges anonymous information with other phones in your vicinity and can notify you if you’ve come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.See 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. 

Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Community Newsletter – April 23, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available

April 23, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is providing a COVID-19 vaccine community newsletter in Washoe County to help educate residents on the mass vaccination effort by the COVID-19 Response Team and community partners.

Update from the COVID-19 Response Team

Providers in Washoe County have administered 292,375 vaccines overall (114,803 fully vaccinated). Visit the State of Nevada’s vaccine dashboard to see more.  All Nevadans 16 years and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 Variant Surge in Washoe County

Tuesday, it was announced that there were 67 additional cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in Washoe County, bringing the total to 112. Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines protect against this new strain, making it more important than ever to schedule your vaccination while also continuing to wear a mask and social distance to stop the spread. 

Immediate COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center

Click here to sign up and make sure to put in your zip code so that only appointments at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center show up. Also make sure to scroll through multiple days to find an appointment that works for you.

Residents urged to fill out screening questionnaire before COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Livestock Events Center

If you are scheduled to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center (RSLEC), please be sure to fill out the screening questionnaire the day prior to your appointment.

The link to fill out the questionnaire only takes a few minutes and is emailed and texted to residents who sign up for a vaccine at RSLEC.

Residents are also asked to bring their confirmation email with the QR code on it by either printing it out or having it available on your smart phone. A QR code is a square, secure bar code that is located on the appointment confirmation email you receive after you schedule an appointment.

Filling out the questionnaire beforehand could speed up the time it takes to receive the vaccine by 20-30 minutes.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments at RSLEC are available. Click here to schedule.

Retail Pharmacy Providers:

Check with each resource individually, and often. These are appointment availabilities are separate from using the Washoe County Health District scheduling tool above.  

• Smith’s – Click here for more information or call 1-800-576-4377
• Walgreens – Click here for more information or call 1–800–925–4733
• Walmart – Click here for more information
• Sam’s Club – Click here for more information
• Safeway – Click here for more information
• Save Mart – Click here for more information
• CVS – Click here for more information
• Renown Health – Sign up for MyChartor call 775-982-2781           
• Community Health Alliance – Click here for more information or call 775-336-3035
• VA Hospital – Click here for more information or call 775-786-7200
• Sparks Fire Department – Click here for information

Northern Nevada Medical Group COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Saturday, April 24

If you know someone that wants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, NNMG is offering a clinic on Saturday, April 24 beginning at 9 a.m. Learn more about the vaccine, access patient forms and schedule your appointment at https://www.nnmg.com/health-alert. The Moderna vaccine will be offered to any ages 18 and older.

Homebound vaccine appointments available
The Washoe County Health District is providing COVID-19 vaccines to homebound residents.

People age 16 years and older who are homebound, including those who require a taxing effort to leave home, require assistance of another to leave the house or are bedridden, can call 775-328-2427 or email covidvaccine@washoecounty.us to sign up.

3 Million Reasons

There isn’t just one reason to get the vaccine, but instead more than 3 million reasons. By getting the COVID-19 vaccine, you are protecting yourself and your fellow 3 million Nevadans. Share your reason for getting the COVID-19 vaccine on social media and use the ‪#3millionreasons hashtag.

Mask On. Get Your Vaccine. Move On.

We want Washoe County to open back up just as much as you do.  That’s why it’s so important to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine appointment if you haven’t already done so. And please remember that there is still a statewide mandate on wearing face coverings in public.

For all COVID-19 Vaccine questions, please visit our regional website, www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com.

Please share: If you know of someone who wants to receive this newsletter, pass along the link to sign up. https://covid19washoe.com/signup/

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.