35 additional COVID-19 cases, 53 recoveries reported

 April 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 35 additional COVID-19 cases and 53 recoveries in Washoe County.

 For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Washoe County, please visit our website www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com. Please note that starting tomorrow, Saturday, April 3, 2021, there no longer will be website and social media COVID-19 updates on the weekend. The COVID-19 Dashboard will still be updated every day.

 Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 44,183 (+35)

• Deaths: 660 (+0)
• Recovered: 41,631 (+53)
• Active cases: 1,892 (-18)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19: 32 (+2)
• Positivity rate: 5.5% (+0.1%)
• Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 211,261 (+8,242 from 4/1; 34.74% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
• Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 84,356 (+4,193 from 4/1; 22.03% of Washoe County population 16+)
• Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 95,163 (+2,066 from 4/1; 37,403 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 2: 409,442 (+971 since 4/1)

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 April 2:

• 64 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-1% since 4/1)
• 67 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-1%)
• 44 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-1%)
• 21 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

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

 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. 

68 additional COVID-19 cases, 74 recoveries reported

 April 1, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 68 additional COVID-19 cases and 74 recoveries in Washoe County.

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Washoe County, please visit our website www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com. Please note that starting Saturday, April 3, 2021, there no longer will be website and social media COVID-19 updates. The COVID-19 Dashboard will still be updated every day.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 44,148 (+68)
• Deaths: 660 (+0)
• Recovered: 41,578 (+74)
• Active cases: 1,910 (-6)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19: 30 (+3)
• Positivity rate: 5.4% (+0.1%)
• Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 203,019 (+0 from 3/31; 33.11% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
• Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 80,163 (+0 from 3/31; 20.94% of Washoe County population 16+)
• Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 93,097 (+1,995 from 3/31; 36,617 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 1: 408,525 (+1,451 since 3/31)
  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 April 1:

• 65 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (+3% since 3/31)
• 68 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (+3%)
• 45 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-1%)
• 22 percent of all ventilators are in use (+0%)

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

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. 

All residents 16 years and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in Washoe County on April 5

Residents can schedule now – limited appointments are available

April 1, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Washoe County COVID-19 response team is pleased to announce that all residents 16 years and older in Washoe County are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday, April 5, 2021, and appointments will be available at the drive-through vaccine clinic at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center and area pharmacies and medical providers.

Click here to see if appointments are available at the Livestock Events Center. You must have an appointment to receive the vaccine – those without an appointment will be asked to exit the premises.

There is not enough vaccine to administer to every resident at this time; however, keep checking the website as we will add more appointments upon receiving more COVID-19 vaccine shipments. Appointments are first come, first served.

Area pharmacies and medical providers will also be providing the vaccine to those 16 years and older starting April 5 with their own scheduling platforms that can be accessed here.

“The road to ending this pandemic is clearer than it’s ever been,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer for Washoe County. “Monday is a huge milestone compared to where we’ve been since the COVID-19 pandemic started. With more than 44,000 COVID-19 cases and 660 COVID-19-related deaths, the vaccine is the surest way to get us back to normal and reopen our economy. While there is not enough vaccine for every resident to be vaccinated immediately at this time, we encourage you check our website frequently and area medical provider websites to find an appointment as soon as you can.”

Beginning April 12 the scheduling system will identify the type of vaccine that will be administered on each day.  Residents will be able to select dates they want to be vaccinated based on the type of vaccine that will be administered  (Pfizer, Moderna & Janssen (Johnson & Johnson); appointments prior to April 12 will receive the vaccine that is available that day. The vaccine type on any day is subject to change based on COVID-19 vaccine allotments received from the state of Nevada.  Residents are encouraged to schedule to be vaccinated as quickly as slots are available rather than waiting for a specific vaccine.

The Washoe County COVID-19 Response Team, which consists of staff from Washoe County Health District, Nevada National Guard, FEMA and volunteers, has a six-lane drive through system with up to three vaccinators per lane. The team can administer over 300 vaccines per hour with the capability to administer over 3,000 per day based on available vaccine. The operation is open six days a week.

Side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine have been reported to include soreness at the injection site, fatigue and body aches. This means that the vaccine is working, and your body is building natural immunity to the virus without actually being infected with COVID-19.

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses; the second dose will be either three weeks (Pfizer) or four weeks (Moderna) from the day you received your first dose. Limited supply of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine could be available, and it is only one dose.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective and we’ve had no serious medical issues take place at our vaccine site since we started administering it in mid-December,” said James English, Regional Operations Chief for COVID-19 Response & Vaccine Deployment. “Our goal is to keep the general public and our staff safe while providing the vaccine. Our vaccine site has been fine-tuned to ensure a quick, easy and safe vaccine process.”

Those who receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Livestock Events Center will receive an email the day before your appointment to fill out the COVID-19 Questionnaire (For Spanish version, click here). Bring any type of photo ID to your appointment. The COVID-19 vaccine is free and insurance is not required.

Only the Pfizer vaccine is available to those who are 16-17 years old and you must call to make an appointment for a person under 18 at 775-328-2427. The Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine is available for those 18 years and older.

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, go to our website https://www.covid19washoevaccine.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, 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. 

57 additional COVID-19 cases, 86 recoveries reported

More than 200k vaccine have been administered in Washoe County

March 31, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 57 additional COVID-19 cases and 86 recoveries. The numbers reported were from Tuesday, March 30, and moving forward each report will include the previous days’ results.

The total number of cases, however, remained the same and the number of total recoveries went down eight because of some cases that were determined to be out of jurisdiction.

The recent change to the dashboard reported yesterday described how cases, deaths and recoveries can change retroactively if it’s determined that a case is not a resident of Washoe County. For the full dashboard, please click this link.

The State of Nevada announced that more than 200,000 vaccines have been administered in Washoe County, including more than 90,000 by the Washoe County Health District. See numbers below.

• Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 44,093 (+57)
• Deaths: 660 (+0)
• Recovered: 41,504 (+86)
• Active cases: 1,929 (-29)
• Hospitalized with COVID-19: 27 (+4)
• Positivity rate: 5.3%
• Vaccines administered in Washoe County: 203,019 (+5,375 from 3/29; 33.11% of Washoe County population 16+ have had vaccination initiated)
• Washoe County residents fully vaccinated: 80,163 (+988 from 3/29; 20.94% of Washoe County population 16+)
• Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District: 91,102 (+2,284 from 3/30; 35,631 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 March 31: 407,074 (+1,074 since 3/30)

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.

Hospital bed and ventilator information

According to the Nevada Hospital Association, in Washoe County as of March 31:

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

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

Health District urges eligible employers to share COVID-19 vaccine info with employees

Do you work for a frontline/essential workforce and are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more about a searchable tool to see if you or your business is eligible and how to get the vaccine. See press release.

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.