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Se reportan 25 casos de COVID-19 y 72 recuperaciones

by | Mar 23, 2021 | En Español

Se reportan 25 casos de COVID-19 y 72 recuperaciones

Marzo 23, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta 25 casos adicionales de COVID-19 y 72 recuperaciones en el Condado de Washoe.  No ha habido muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 por reportar.

Los datos del boletín de COVID-19 está bajo mantenimiento mientras actualizamos la fuente de datos.  Continuaremos reportando sobre casos de COVID-19, recuperaciones, y muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 pero no proveeremos totales de esos puntos de datos mientras se lleva a cabo el mantenimiento.  Lamentamos la inconveniencia.

  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 31 (+5)
  • Total en vacunas administradas por el Condado de Washoe**: 175,732 (+0 desde 3/19)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe***: 78,947 (+2,015 desde 3/22)

* Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada incluyen residentes fuera del Condado de Washoe.

**Esta cifra incluye primeras y segundas dosis y es actualizada por el estado de Nevada todos los lunes, miércoles, y viernes y se puede encontrar aquí bajo la pestaña “Vacunaciones”.

*** Esta cifra es aproximada e incluye solo vacunas contra COVID-19 administradas por el Distrito de Salud e incluye primeras y segundas dosis.

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 22 de marzo: 399,886 (+960 desde 3/22)

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 23 de marzo:

  • 54 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-6% desde 3/22)
  • 52 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-5%)
  • 38 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+3%)
  • 21 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (+1%)

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

Distrito de Salud urge a los empleadores elegibles a compartir información sobre la vacuna contra COVID-19 con sus empleados

Mas de 2,500 negocios locales han sido invitados a vacunarse contra COVID-19.  Aprenda más sobre l herramienta de búsqueda para ver si usted o su negocio son elegibles.  Vea publicación de prensa.

Individuos de 16+ con afecciones subyacentes son ahora elegibles para vacunarse contra COVID-19

A partir de hoy, los residentes del Condado de Washoe de 16 años o mayores con afecciones subyacentes pueden vacunarse contra COVID-19 por las farmacias locales. El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe continuara vacunado a nevadienses elegibles en carril de la Fuerza Laboral en Primer Línea/Esencial e individuos de 65 años o mayores en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks.  Lea más 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 pueden 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.

25 COVID-19 cases, 72 recoveries reported

by | Mar 23, 2021 | Press Release

25 COVID-19 cases, 72 recoveries reported

March 23, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 25 additional COVID-19 cases and 72 recoveries in Washoe County. Zero additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported.

Data on the COVID-19 dashboard is undergoing maintenance while we update data feeds. We will continue to report additional COVID-19 cases, recoveries and COVID-19-related deaths but will not have the totals of those data points while the maintenance takes place. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 31 (+5)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 175,732 (+0 from 3/19)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 78,947 (+2,015 from 3/22)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

**This number includes first and second doses and is updated by the state of Nevada every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and can be found here under “Vaccinations” tab.

***This number is approximate and is only COVID-19 vaccines administered by the Health District. It includes first and second doses.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of March 22: 399,886 (+960 since 3/22)

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 23:

  • 54 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-6% since 3/22)
  • 52 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-5%)
  • 38 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+3%)
  • 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.

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

More than 2,500 local business have been invited to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about a searchable tool to see if you or your business is eligible. See press release.

Individuals 16+ with underlying health conditions now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Starting Monday, March 22,2021, Washoe County residents who are 16 years and older with an underlying health condition can start receiving COVID-19 vaccines by area pharmacies. The Washoe County Health District will continue to vaccinate eligible Nevadans within the Frontline/Essential Workforce Lane and individuals 65 years and older at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Read more.

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. 

 

29 new COVID-19 cases, 50 recoveries reported

by | Mar 22, 2021 | Press Release

29 new COVID-19 cases, 50 recoveries reported

March 22, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting no additional COVID-19-related deaths, 29 new COVID-19 cases and 50 recoveries.

Data on the COVID-19 dashboard is undergoing maintenance while we update data feeds. We will continue to report additional COVID-19 cases, recoveries and COVID-19-related deaths but will not have the totals of those data points while the maintenance takes place. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 26 (+6)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 175,732 (+9,046 from 3/19)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 76,932 (+1,718 from 3/21)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

**This number includes first and second doses and is updated by the state of Nevada every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and can be found here under “Vaccinations” tab.

***This number is approximate and is only COVID-19 vaccines administered by the Health District. It includes first and second doses.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

  • Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of March 22: 398,926 (+866 since 3/21)

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 22:

  • 60 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 3/19)
  • 57 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-3%)
  • 35 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-6%)
  • 20 percent of all ventilators are in use (-1%)

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

More than 2,500 local business have been invited to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about a searchable tool to see if you or your business is eligible. See press release.

Individuals 16+ with underlying health conditions now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Starting today, Washoe County residents who are 16 years and older with an underlying health condition can start receiving COVID-19 vaccines by area pharmacies. The Washoe County Health District will continue to vaccinate eligible Nevadans within the Frontline/Essential Workforce Lane and individuals 65 years and older at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Read more.

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. 

Individuals 16+ with underlying health conditions now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

by | Mar 22, 2021 | Press Release

Individuals 16+ with underlying health conditions now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Local pharmacies will be administering vaccines to residents who fall in this category

March 22, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – Starting today, Washoe County residents who are 16 years and older with an underlying health condition can start receiving COVID-19 vaccines by area pharmacies. The Washoe County Health District will continue to vaccinate eligible Nevadans within the Frontline/Essential Workforce Lane and individuals 65 years and older at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

Washoe County pharmacies in the Retail Pharmacy Program include:

Contact information and scheduling information for can be found on our website, here: https://www.covid19washoevaccine.com/pages/senior-vaccine.

The underlying health conditions that make an individual 16 years and older eligible, per the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, include:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
  • Down Syndrome
  • Heart conditions (heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies)
  • Immunocompromised (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
  • Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher but < 40 kg/m2)
  • Severe Obesity (BMI > 40 kg/m2)
  • Pregnancy
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Smoking
  • Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

More information from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services can be found here. For other information on underlying health conditions and COVID-19 vaccines in Washoe County, please call the State’s COVID-19 call center at 1-800-401-0946. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

Governor Steve Sisolak announced on March 17, 2021 that vaccination opportunities for that population would be eligible through the Retail Pharmacy Program. Local health authorities, which includes the Washoe County Health District, will continue to vaccinate only eligible Nevadans within the Frontline/Essential Workforce Lane and individuals 65 years and older.

IMPORTANT: Those who receive their vaccine at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center must have an appointment.

More information on the COVID-19 vaccine in Washoe County can be found on 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. 

 

Se reportan 29 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 50 recuperaciones

by | Mar 22, 2021 | En Español

Se reportan 29 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 50 recuperaciones

Marzo 22, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información no reporta más muertes relacionadas con COVID-19, 29 casos nuevos de COVID-19 y 50 recuperaciones.

Los datos en el Boletín de COVID-19 están bajo mantenimiento por los próximos días mientras actualizamos nuestras fuentes de datos. Continuaremos reportando casos adicionales de COVID-19, recuperaciones y muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 pero no tendremos los totales de los datos mencionados mientras se esté llevando a cabo esta revisión.  Lamentamos la inconveniencia. 

  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 26 (+6)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Condado de Washoe**: 175,732 (+9,046 desde 3/19)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe***: 76,932 (+1,718 desde 3/21)

*Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada incluyen residentes fuera del Condado de Washoe.

**Esta cifra incluye primeras y segundas dosis y es actualizada por el estado de Nevada todos los lunes, miércoles, y viernes y se puede encontrar aquí bajo la pestaña “Vacunaciones”.

*** Esta cifra es aproximada e incluye solo vacunas contra COVID-19 administradas por el Distrito de Salud e incluye primeras y segundas dosis.

Pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe 

  • Total en pruebas de COVID-19 realizadas en el Condado de Washoe desde el 22 de marzo: 398,926 (+866 desde 3/21)

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 22 de marzo:

  • 60 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-3% desde 3/19)
  • 57 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-3%)
  • 35 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-6%)
  • 20 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-1%)

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

Los individuos de más de 16 años con condiciones de salud subyacentes ahora son elegibles para la vacuna COVID-19

A partir de hoy, los residentes del condado de Washoe que tienen 16 años o más con una condición de salud subyacente pueden comenzar a recibir vacunas COVID-19 por farmacias de la zona. El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe continuará vacunando a los Nevadenses elegibles dentro del Primera línea / fuerza laboral esencial y a las personas mayores de 65 años en el Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.  Leer más.

¿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 pueden 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.