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Residentes con citas para recibir la vacuna Janssen recibirán la vacuna Moderna o Pfizer en su lugar

by | Apr 13, 2021 | En Español

Residentes con citas para recibir la vacuna Janssen recibirán la vacuna Moderna o Pfizer en su lugar

Cambios basados en la guía de los CDC y la FDA

Abril 13, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – Los residentes con citas para recibir la vacuna contra COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson y Johnson) recibirán ya sea la vacuna Moderna o Pfizer en su lugar.  Este cambio está de acuerdo con la recomendación de pausar el uso de la vacuna Janssen por parte de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) y la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos, por precaución.

Las agencias reportaron seis casos de coagulación raros y severos nacionalmente.  Unas 6.8 millones de dosis han sido administradas en los E.E.U.U. según los CDC y la FDA. About 6.8 million doses have been administered in the U.S. according to the CDC and FDA.

Se encomia a aquellos residentes que han recibido la vacuna Janssen en el Condado de Washoe a que monitoreen sus sintomas y se mantengan en contacto con su doctor sobre su estado de salud.  Según los CDC y la FDA, los seis casos ocurrieron entre mujeres de las edades de 18 a 48 años, y los sintomas ocurrieron de 6 a 13 días después de vacunarse.  El Distrito de Salud ha administrado alrededor de 2,878 dosis de Janssen en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks y a través de nuestro programa de atención domiciliaria.

Según los CDC, estos eventos adversos parecer ser extremadamente raros.  No ha habido problemas asociados con las vacunas Moderna o Pfizer. 

La Clínica de Vacunas Móvil en Gerlach que esta programada para el miércoles, 14 de abril sigue en pie y se usará la vacuna Pfizer.  Mas información será proveída por el estado de Nevada.  Favor de seguir las noticias actualizadas en nuestro sitio web y en las redes sociales. 

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.

1 additional COVID-19-related death, 79 new cases reported

by | Apr 13, 2021 | Press Release

1 additional COVID-19-related death, 79 new cases reported

April 13, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting an additional COVID-19-related death, 79 COVID-19 cases and 87 recoveries. The deceased the 665th reported in Washoe County since March 2020 and is a male in his 80s with an underlying health condition.

Additionally, more than 100,000 residents 16 years and older in Washoe County are fully vaccinated, according to the State of Nevada.

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the Food & Drug Administration issued a recommendation to pause the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine in the United States. Residents who get vaccinated at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center will receive either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Learn more here.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 44,667 (+79 from 4/12)
  • Deaths: 665 (+1)
  • Recovered: 42,024 (+87)
  • Active cases: 1,978 (+26)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19: 30 (+2)
  • Positivity rate: 6.9% (+0.2%)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 249,852 (+4,478 from 4/12; 41.34% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
  • Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 100,127 (+2,425 from 4/12; 26.15% of Washoe County population 16+)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 113,147 (+1,513 from 4/12; 46,199 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 as of April 13: 418,638 (+1,622 since 4/12)

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 April 13:

  • 57 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+0% since 4/12)
  • 60 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 39 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+2%)

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. 

Residents with Janssen vaccine appointments will now get either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine

by | Apr 13, 2021 | Press Release

Residents with Janssen vaccine appointments will receive either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine

Change made based on CDC, FDA guidance

April 13, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – Residents who were scheduled to receive the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine will receive the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine until further notice. This change is in line with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recommendation to pause the use of the Janssen vaccine out of an abundance of caution.

The agencies reported six cases nationwide of a rare and severe blood clot. About 6.8 million doses have been administered in the U.S. according to the CDC and FDA.

Those residents who have received the Janssen vaccine in Washoe County are encouraged to monitor their symptoms and be in contact with your doctor on your health status. According to the CDC & FDA, all six cases occurred among women between the ages of 18 and 48, and symptoms occurred six to 13 days after vaccination. The Health District has administered about 2,878 doses of Janssen at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and through our homebound program.

According to the CDC, these adverse events appear to be extremely rare. There have been no associated issues with the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

The Mobile Vaccine Unit clinic in Gerlach scheduled for Wednesday, April 14 will occur and the Pfizer vaccine will be used.

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 121 casos adicionales de COVID-19y 185 recuperaciones en los últimos 3 días

by | Apr 12, 2021 | En Español

Se reportan 121 casos adicionales de COVID-19y 185 recuperaciones en los últimos 3 días

Más de 25 porciento de los residentes del condado de Washoe de 16+ están totalmente vacunados

Abril 12, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 121 casos adicionales de COVID-19 y 185 recuperaciones en los últimos tres días.  No se reporta ni una muerte relacionadas con COVID-19 ya que el total permanece en 664.

Los datos reportados hoy son del – al 11 de abril.

  • Domingo, abril 11: 38 casos adicionales, 87 recuperaciones
  • Sábado, abril 10: 42 casos adicionales, 52 recuperaciones
  • Viernes, abril 9: 41 casos adicionales, 46 recuperaciones

Favor de notar que la cuenta de casos de COVID-19 e información de recuperación y muertes puede cambiar retroactivamente basado en la información actualizada que el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe recibe. Por ejemplo, si el Distrito de Salud recibe nuevos resultados positivos o descubre que un caso no reside en el Condado de Washoe, el número de casos, recuperaciones y muertes reportados el día anterior puede subir o bajar basado en lo ya reportado.  Vea el Boletín de COVID-19 aquí.

Adicionalmente, más del 25 porciento de los residentes del Condado de Washoe de 16 años o mayores (97,702 total) están totalmente vacunados, según el Boletín Estatal. Mas de 245,000 dosis de la vacuna contra COVID-19 han sido administradas, incluyendo más de 110,000 por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 44,593 (+121 desde 4/9)
  • Muertes: 664 (+0)
  • Recuperados: 41,977 (+185)
  • Casos activos: 1,952 (-18)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19: 28 (+4)
  • Tasa de positividad: 6.7% (+0.3%)
  • Vacunas administradas en el Condado de Washoe: 245,374 (+10,956 desde 4/9; 40.73% de la población en el Condado de Washoe de 16+ han iniciado su vacunación)
  • Residentes del Condado de Washoe vacunados completamente: 97,702 (+6,122 desde 4/9; 25.52% de la población de 16+ en el Condado de of Washoe)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe: 111,634 (+4,485 desde 4/9; 44,888 vacunados completamente)

*Datos de hospitalización vienen de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada.

*Datos sobre la Vacuna contra COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe se pueden encontrar aquí en Boletín Estatal.

*Datos sobre la vacuna en el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe pueden encontrarse aquí.

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 12 de abril: 417,016 (+1,720 desde 4/9)

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 12 de abril:

  • 57 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-10% desde 4/9)
  • 59 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-11%)
  • 37 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-10%)

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

Se urge a los residentes a llenar su cuestionario antes de su cita para vacunarse contra COVID-19 en el Centro de Eventos Livestock

El Equipo Regional Responsivo de COVID-19 urge a residentes que reciban su vacuna contra COVID-19 en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks (RSLEC) a que llenen su cuestionario de detección el día antes de su cita.

El enlace para llenar el cuestionario solo toma unos minutos y es enviado por correo o texto a residentes unas 22 horas antes de su cita.  Aprenda más hacia clic a este enlace.

Residentes de 16+ elegibles para vacunarse contra COVID-19

Los residentes de 16 años o mayores del Condado de Washoe son elegibles para vacunarse contra COVID-19 y el equipo responsivo de COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe ha lanzado una plataforma nueva para programar citas que permitirá a los residentes a escoger la marca de vacuna contra COVID-19 que quieren recibir.  Lea más. Vea un video tutorial sobre como programar una cita aquí.

¿Necesita una prueba de COVID-19? Es fácil inscribirse y es gratuito

Las pruebas de COVID-19 siguen disponibles en el Centro de Eventos Livestock y programarse en línea aquí o llamando al 775-328-2427. Es gratuito y no importa si tiene o no síntomas.

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.

121 additional COVID-19 cases, 185 recoveries reported over the last 3 days

by | Apr 12, 2021 | Press Release

121 additional COVID-19 cases, 185 recoveries reported over the last 3 days

More than 25 percent of Washoe County residents 16+ are fully vaccinated

April 12, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 121 additional COVID-19 cases and 185 recoveries over the last three days. Zero COVID-19-related deaths were reported as the total remains at 664.

The data we’re reporting today is from April 9-11.

  • Sunday, April 11: 38 additional cases, 87 recoveries
  • Saturday, April 10: 42 additional cases, 52 recoveries
  • Friday, April 9: 41 additional cases, 46 recoveries

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.

Additionally, more than 25 percent of Washoe County residents 16 years and older (97,702 total) are fully vaccinated, according to the State’s Dashboard. More than 245,000 doses of the COVID-19 have been administered, including more than 110,000 by the Washoe County Health District.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 44,593 (+121 from 4/9)
  • Deaths: 664 (+0)
  • Recovered: 41,977 (+185)
  • Active cases: 1,952 (-18)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19: 28 (+4)
  • Positivity rate: 6.7% (+0.3%)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 245,374 (+10,956 from 4/9; 40.73% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
  • Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 97,702 (+6,122 from 4/9; 25.52% of Washoe County population 16+)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 111,634 (+4,485 from 4/9; 44,888 fully vaccinated)

*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 as of April 12: 417,016 (+1,720 since 4/9)

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 April 12:

  • 57 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-10% since 4/9)
  • 59 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-11%)
  • 37 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-10%)

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.