by Washoe County | May 20, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks, Nev. May 20, 2022. COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and testing remain readily available in Washoe County, including boosters for ages 5-11, even as the State of Nevada ended its formal Declaration of Emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Washoe County Health District is reporting increases in demand for COVID-19 testing, new COVID-19 cases and COVID-19 positivity rate. Despite the increases, levels remain much lower than the Omicron surge in January.
The Washoe County COVID-19 dashboard reported Wednesday that the 7-day moving average for new cases per day is at 74.43, which is double what it was two weeks ago (36.71). COVID-19-related deaths are not increasing at that same rate; no COVID-19-related deaths have been reported since May 8, 2022.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA), remain flat in Washoe County and are not stressing the hospital infrastructure. NHA reported today that 23 people confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 are hospitalized in Washoe County and 83 percent of staffed hospital beds are occupied.
Those who have COVID-19 symptoms or are a close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case can schedule a COVID-19 test at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center at this link here.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters now available for those 5 years and older
COVID-19 boosters have been approved for those aged 5-11 years by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning everyone 5 years and older is now eligible. Only the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is approved for those 5-11.
The Washoe County Health District has already begun administering boosters for those aged 5-11 and appointments can be made by calling 775-328-2427. Appointments are not available at community vaccine events at this time but those aged 5-11 can still walk in.
Those aged 5-11 can receive a booster shot 5 months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination series.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have waned over time after your primary series vaccination, according to the CDC.
Information on first and second booster eligibility can be found here.
COVID-19 community events and appointments
- Saturday, May 21, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Resource Fair, Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., Reno, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Appointments here
- Wednesday, May 25, Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 3:30-6 p.m. – Appointments here
- Thursday, June 2, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m. – Appointments here
- Thursday, June 9, Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m. – Appointments here
- Friday, June 10, Food Truck Friday, Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr, Reno, 4:30-7 p.m. – Appointments here
The Washoe County Health District has COVID-19 vaccine and booster appointments in its clinic at 1001 E. 9th St. in Reno, and nurses that can come to your residence if you are homebound. Call 775-328-2427 for appointments.
You can also find vaccines at local pharmacies by going to www.vaccines.gov.
COVID-19 Treatment
People who are considered high risk may develop more serious symptoms of COVID-19 and could benefit from COVID-19 treatments.
COVID-19 treatments and therapeutic services are much more available than previously in the pandemic and are designed to reduce the risk of severe disease and death. Learn more here or talk to your doctor.
For more information about COVID-19 in Washoe County, go to www.covid19washoe.com or follow us on Twitter.
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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | May 11, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks, Nev. May 11, 2022. The Regional Information Center is updating the community on COVID-19 vaccine information.
Updated Recommendations – Second Booster
On March 29, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved a second COVID-19 booster shot. Individuals 50 years of age or older, and those who are immunocompromised, who have received the primary series of the Pfizer, Moderna, and/or Janssen vaccines as well as their first booster may now receive the second booster of an mRNA vaccine. The time frame required between the first and second booster is 4 months.
Vaccine Opportunities
Washoe County Health District (WCHD) mobilized staff and resources to begin offering the COVID-19 vaccine 5 days a week (excluding holidays) at the WCHD Immunization Clinic. This allows for the establishment of a permanent resource in our community within a zip code (89512) with low vaccination rates. Vaccination slots are limited.
COVID-19 Immunization Clinic – Washoe County Health District, 1001 E. 9th St., Building B, Reno, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). Call 775-328-2427 for appointments.
Upcoming Vaccine Events
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Rancho San Rafael, 1595 N Sierra St, Reno
3:30-6 p.m.
Thursday May 19, 2022
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno
3:30-6 p.m.
Saturday May 21, 2022
WCSO Resource Fair, Reno Town Mall 4001 S Virginia St, Reno
9 a.m.-noon
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks
3:30-6 p.m.
COVID-19 Vaccine Strike Team
Additionally, to continue meeting the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in our communities, we are continuing to provide Community COVID-19 Vaccine events. A tentative list of events can be found above or online here.
Vaccine Administration Jan-April 2022
- 243 Janssen doses administered (3% of total vaccines administered)
- 1,736 Moderna doses (24%)
- 1,771 Pfizer for ages 5-11 doses (25%)
- 3,483 Pfizer for ages 12+ doses (48%)
For more information, go to www.COVID19Washoe.com.
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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Apr 23, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks, Nev. abril 21, 2022. Muestras recientes de aguas residuales recolectadas por la Universidad de Nevada, Reno reportan que más del 99% de las variantes de COVID-19 detectadas pertenecen a la subvariante Ómicron BA.2.
BA.2 es la variante de COVID-19 dominante en el Condado de Washoe y en el estado de Nevada y es muy contagiosa. En el Condado de Washoe, se han secuenciado 28 casos de BA.2.
Mientras que los casos de BA.2 aumentan, el número total de nuevos casos de COVID-19 reportados se mantienen estable en aproximadamente 16 casos por día sobre los últimos siete días, según el Tablero de Información de COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe. Mas importante aún, las hospitalizaciones debido a COVID-19 han disminuido en el Condado de Washoe y están en mínimos históricos en todo el estado, según la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada.
“No es una sorpresa ver un aumento en los casos de COVID-19 BA.2 en el Condado de Washoe,” dijo Kevin Dick, Oficial del Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe. “Era solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que llegara al Condado de Washoe. Sin embargo, lo que vemos es que, aunque la proporción de casos que son BA.2 han aumentado, nuestras hospitalizaciones y muertes siguen siendo bajas, lo cual es bueno. Creemos que las muertes y hospitalizaciones están disminuyendo gracias a que mas y mas personas se están vacunando y recibiendo refuerzos contra COVID-19 al igual que el aumento en disponibilidad de tratamientos contra COVID-19.”
Las muestras de aguas residuales se coleccionaron en la Instalación de Recuperación de Agua de Truckee Meadows en Sparks, la cual cura la mayoría de las aguas residuales de Truckee Meadows.
“Basado en las copias del genoma en las aguas residuales, no parece que haya altos niveles de SARS-CoV-2 circulando en la comunidad,” dijo Subhash Verma, profesor asociado de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno y Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología. “BA.2 no parece tener ninguna ventaja selectiva, y no hay un aumento en las copias del genoma viral, lo que puede sugerir que no haya un gran mucho aumento en los casos con esta variante.”
El programa de monitoreo de aguas residuales es operado a través del Instituto de Innovación del Agua de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno. El instituto incluye socios de agencias regionales, la ciudad de Sparks, la ciudad de Reno, y el Condado de Washoe. El programa de monitoreo de aguas residuales comenzó en abril del 2020 y continua con el apoyo de la ciudad de Sparks mediante el uso de fondos del Acta del Plan de Rescate Americano.
Están disponibles las vacunas y refuerzos contra COVID-19
Las vacunas y refuerzos contra COVID-19 siguen siendo la mejor forma de protección contra COVID-19. Las vacunas y los refuerzos pueden programarse en su tienda de comestibles local y farmacias mediate www.vaccines.gov, o puede encontrar un evento de vacunación local de COVID-19 aquí.
Los residentes también pueden visitar el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe en el 1001 E. 9th St., Edificio B, Reno, de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m., todos los días de lunes a viernes. Llame al 775-328-2427 para hacer cita; puedo comunicarse a ese número para programar una cita a domicilio para vacunarse contra COVID-19, donde las enfermeras vendrán a usted.
Para elegibilidad para el refuerzo de COVID-19, vaya 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 Alguacil 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.
by Washoe County | Apr 22, 2022 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks, Nev. April 22, 2022. Recent wastewater samples collected by the University of Nevada, Reno reported that more than 99% of the COVID-19 variants detected were the Omicron BA.2 subvariant.
BA.2 is the dominant COVID-19 variant in Washoe County and in the State of Nevada and is very contagious. In Washoe County, there have been 28 BA.2 cases sequenced.
While BA.2 cases are increasing, the overall number of new COVID-19 cases reported remains flat at about 16 cases per day over the last seven days, according to the Washoe County COVID-19 Dashboard. More importantly, COVID-19 hospitalizations have decreased in Washoe County and are at record lows statewide, according to the Nevada Hospital Association.
“It’s not a surprise to see an uptick in COVID-19 BA.2 cases in Washoe County,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer in Washoe County. “It was only a matter of time before it hit in Washoe County. What we’re seeing, however, is that while the proportion of cases that are BA.2 have risen, our hospitalizations and deaths remain low, which is good. We believe deaths and hospitalizations are decreasing thanks to more and more people getting the COVID-19 vaccine and booster as well as the increased availability of COVID-19 treatments.”
Wastewater samples were collected at the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility in Sparks, which treats the majority of wastewater of the Truckee Meadows.
“Based on the genome copies in the wastewater, it does not seem that there are high levels of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in the community,” said Subhash Verma, associate professor in the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. “BA.2 does not seem to have any selective advantage, and there isn’t an uptick in the viral genome copies, which may suggest that there may not be much increase in the cases with this variant.”
The wastewater monitoring program is operated through the Nevada Water Innovation Institute at the University of Nevada, Reno. The Institute includes regional agency partners the City of Sparks, the City of Reno and Washoe County. The wastewater monitoring program began in April 2020 and is continuing with support from the City of Sparks through the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters remain the best form of protection from contracting COVID-19. Vaccines and boosters can be scheduled at local grocery stores and pharmacies by going to www.vaccines.gov, or you can find a local COVID-19 vaccination event here.
Residents can also visit the Washoe County Health District Clinic at 1001 E. 9th St., Building B, Reno, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., every weekday, Monday-Friday. Call 775-328-2427 for an appointment; that number can also be called to schedule a homebound COVID-19 vaccine appointment where a nurse comes to you.
For COVID-19 booster eligibility, go 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 Health, 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Mar 30, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks, Nev. 30 de marzo, 2022. El Distrito de Salud del condado de Washoe administrara vacunas de refuerzo adicionales (segunda) para aquellas personas de 50 años en adelante quienes sean moderada o severamente inmunocomprometidos a partir del viernes, 1 de abril, 2022 en su clínica (adentro) ubicada en el 1001 E 9th St., Edificio B.
Aquellas personas eligibles deben haber recibido una vacuna de refuerzo por lo menos cuatro meses anteriormente. Para una guía de que es considerado moderada o severamente inmunocomprometido, visite este enlace.
Para programar una cita en el Distrito de Salud, favor de llamar al 775-328-2427. Las vacunas serán administradas en la clínica de adentro del Distrito de Salud, no en el auto servicio, de 8 a.m. a 11 a.m. durante la semana, lunes a viernes. Se permitirán personas sin cita de acuerdo la disponibilidad de espacio.
Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) el martes recomendaron la segunda vacuna de refuerzo para ciertos individuos, así como también la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos en un comunicado.
Community Health Alliance también iniciara a administrar la segunda vacuna de refuerzo el viernes, 1 de abril, 2022 y se pueden hacer citas en su página web.
Si aún no ha recibido ninguna vacuna de refuerzo, se recomienda para todas las personas quienes estén completamente vacunadas. Mas información aquí.
El Distrito de Salud también tiene eventos de vacunación contra el COVID-19 en la comunidad, incluyendo hoy en el Spanish Springs Library de 3:30-6p.m. y el jueves, 31 de marzo en el Reno-Sparks Convention Center de 3:30-6p.m. Para programar una cita, visite este enlace. Para más información sobre las fechas, visite nuestra página web. Las vacunas también están disponibles en las farmacias y proveedores comunitarios – programa una cita aquí.
Próximos eventos de vacunación comunitarios – programe una cita aquí
- Miércoles, 30 de marzo – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Spanish Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Jueves, 31 de marzo – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Martes, 5 de abril – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Swill Coffee and Wine, 3366 Lakeside Ct, Reno, 2:30-5 p.m.
- Jueves, 7 de abril – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Jueves, 14 de abril – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S Virginia St, Reno, 3:30-6 p.m.
- Jueves, 21 de abril – todas las personas de 5 años en adelante
- Boys and Girls Club, 2680 E. 9th St., Reno, 4-6:30 p.m.
Programe una cita para cualquiera de estos eventos de vacunación contra el COVID-19 aquí
La vacuna contra el COVID-19 permanece la mejor manera de protegerse y a sus seres queridos de enfermedad severa, hospitalización y la muerte relacionada con el COVID-19. Aquellas personas de 5 años en adelante son elegibles para recibir una vacuna gratis.
Actualización sobre la variante Ómicron BA.2 en el Condado de Washoe
El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe está reportando cinco casos en total de la variante Ómicron BA.2 en el Condado de Washoe, de acuerdo con la secuenciación del Laboratorio de Salud Pública del Estado de Nevada. El Ómicron BA.2 es una subvariante de Ómicron. Los CDC reportaron el martes, 29 de marzo, 2022, que el BA.2 es la variante dominante en los Estados Unidos. En Nevada, la variante BA.2 representa alrededor del 4% de los casos secuenciados.
Pruebas caseras de COVID-19 disponibles
El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe tiene pruebas caseras de COVID-19 disponibles para el público. Para recibir una, visite a la oficina de la clínica de WCHD en el 1001. E. 9th St., Edificio B, en Reno en el mostrador de servicio de enfrente. Tambien puede obtener pruebas caseras del gobierno federal aquí.
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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 Alguacil 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.
