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2 additional COVID-19-related deaths, 47 new cases reported

by | Mar 16, 2021 | Press Release

2 additional COVID-19-related deaths, 47 new cases reported

March 16, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two additional COVID-19-related deaths but the total deaths in Washoe County is only increasing by one because a previously-reported COVID-19-related death was determined to be out of jurisdiction.

The deceased are a female in her 60s and it’s undetermined if there was an underlying condition and a female in her 70s with an underlying health condition. There have been 656 COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County since March 2020.

Additionally, we’re reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 82 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 43,550 (+47 from 3/15)
  • Deaths: 656 (+1)
  • Recovered: 40,478 (+82)
  • Active cases: 2,416 (-36)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 26 (-3)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 156,078 (+0 from 3/15)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 63,703 (+1,566 from 3/15)

*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 16: 392,668 (+679 since 3/15)

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 16:

  • 57 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-3% since 3/15)
  • 54 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-3%)
  • 36 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-8%)
  • 21 percent of all ventilators are in use (-4%)

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

Some providers to begin vaccinating those 55 years & older with underlying health conditions

Area pharmacies and some medical providers approved to administer the COVID-19 vaccine will begin vaccinating those 55 years and older with underlying health conditions. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services released a technical bulletin on March 3, 2021 to specify which underlying health conditions that would give you increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 – the technical bulletin can be seen here.

The Washoe County Health District is still working to vaccinate those in the Frontline/Essential Workforce as well as seniors 65 years and older, per the state’s vaccine playbook.

More seniors invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

On Monday, the Washoe County Health District sent emails more than 8,000 individuals 65 years and older with an invitation to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. The selections were from the Senior COVID-19 vaccine waiting list – if you haven’t signed up, click this link. Residents are advised to check their email inbox and spam folder to see if they were selected and follow the instructions in the email to schedule an appointment.

Health District urges safety and social distancing if celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is asking residents to safely celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday and do you part to follow all COVID-19 mitigation and safety measures. Read more 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. 

Health District urges safety and social distancing if celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

by | Mar 16, 2021 | Press Release

Health District urges safety and social distancing if celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) is asking residents to safely celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday and do you part to follow all COVID-19 mitigation and safety measures.

The Health District is asking businesses to ensure all mask wearing, social distancing and capacity restrictions are abided by customers and for those hosting or attending private gatherings do so in a safe manner. In addition, the Health District reminds individuals of their responsibility to take COVID-19 precautions and to drink responsibly and not drink and drive on St. Patrick’s Day.

“We understand the importance and significance of St. Patrick’s Day for residents in Washoe County,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer for Washoe County. “We also understand that COVID-19 spreads rapidly when residents attend both public and private gatherings. We’re asking everyone to do their part and work together to celebrate responsibly. If you decide to host or attend a gathering, please keep in mind that limiting attendance, wearing a mask and socially distancing at least 6 feet are important and required to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

As a reminder, the State of Nevada Roadmap To Recovery – Safe Recovery Plan outlines capacity limits for public gatherings and events as well as food and beverage establishments. Those measures include:

  • Public Gatherings: 250 individuals or 50% of fire code capacity, whichever is less, under strict social distancing requirements while maintaining six feet of separation between individuals and household parties
  • Indoor Dining (Food and Beverage Establishments): 50% capacity limit for restaurants, bars, pubs, wineries, distilleries and breweries (those that serve food and those that do not) while maintaining six feet of separation between parties of no more than six at tables and two at bar tops.
  • Outdoor Dining: No occupancy limits for outdoor dining, as long as all social distancing requirements are followed. Outdoor dining means dining in an area that is not enclosed or surrounded by a roof and rigid wall structures or non-rigid materials, such as fabric or vinyl. For example, a tent with walls is considered “indoors” because it restricts natural air flow and ventilation. Areas covered by a structure without walls, such as an overhead canopy, sun shade, or awning, are considered “outdoors.”
    • No more than 6 patrons per table with social distancing requirements of six feet of separation between tables
    • Patrons sitting at a table or booth must only be served via table service. Patrons may be served at bar tops if spaced 6ft apart and bar top parties should be limited to no more than 2 persons.

Gatherings at private residences

According to the Nevada Guidance for Safe Gatherings document, all gatherings, events, celebrations and ceremonies in private residences must be limited to a maximum of 10 individuals indoors and 25 individuals outdoors. Capacity should be decreased if necessary, to ensure a minimum of 6 feet social distancing between non-household individuals. Face coverings must be worn at private social gatherings anytime individuals are with people outside of their household, even if you are socially distant. See “Nevada COVID-19 Guidance for Gatherings at Private Residences“.

For more information about COVID-19 in Washoe County, please see our website.

The Washoe County Health District is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making Washoe County District Board of Health. The District consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.

Se reportan 2 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 y 47 nuevos casos

by | Mar 16, 2021 | En Español

Se reportan 2 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 y 47 nuevos casos

Marzo 16, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro Regional de Información reporta dos muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 pero el total de muertes en el Condado de Washoe solo aumentara por uno porque una muerte relacionado con COVID-19 antes reportada se ha determinado fuera de su jurisdicción.

Los difuntos son una mujer en sus 60s y no se ha determinado si había afección subyacente y una mujer en sus 70s con afección subyacente.  Ha habido 656 muertes relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe desde marzo del 2020.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 47 nuevos casos en el Condado de Washoe con 82 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 43,550 (+47 desde 3/15)
  • Muertes: 656 (+1)
  • Recuperadas: 40,478 (+82)
  • Casos activos: 2,416 (-36)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 26 (-3)
  • Total en vacunas administradas por el Condado de Washoe**: 156,078 (+0 desde 3/15)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe***: 63,703 (+1,566 desde 3/15)

* 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 16 de marzo: 392,668 (+679 desde 3/15)

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 16 de marzo:

  • 57 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-3% desde 3/15)
  • 54 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-3%)
  • 36 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (-8%)
  • 21 porciento de los ventiladores están en uso (-4%)

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

Algunos proveedores empezaran a vacunar a personas de 55 años o mayores con afecciones subyacentes

Farmacias locales y algunos proveedores médicos aprobados para administrar la vacuna contra COVID-19 empezaran a vacunar a aquellos de 55 años o mayores con afecciones subyacentes.  El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Nevada publicó un boletín técnico el 3 de marzo, 2021 para especificar las afecciones subyacentes que darían un mayor riesgo de causar enfermedades graves debido a COVID-19 – el boletín técnico se puede ser aquí.

El Distrito de Salud sigue trabajando en vacunar a la Fuerza Laboral de Primera Línea/Esencial al igual que a los de edad avanzada de 65 años o mayores, según el playblook de vacunas del estado.

Se invita a más personas de edad avanzada a vacunarse contra COVID-19

Hoy, el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe envío más de 8,000 correos electrónicos a individuos de 65 años o mayores con una invitación a programar su cita para vacunarse contra COVID-19.  Las selecciones salieron de la lista de espera de COVID-19 para personas de edad avanzada – si no se ha inscrito, haga clic a este enlace.  Se aconseja a los residentes a revisar su correo electrónico y su folder de spam para ver si han sido seleccionados y seguir las instrucciones en su correo para programar su cita.

El Distrito de Salud urge seguridad y distanciamiento social si celebrará el Dia de San Patricio

El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe (WCHD) pide a sus residentes a celebrar de forma segura el Día de San Patricio el miércoles y que hagan su parte en seguir todas las medidas de mitigación y seguridad de COVID-19. 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. 

El Distrito de Salud urge seguridad y distanciamiento social si celebrará el Dia de San Patricio

by | Mar 16, 2021 | En Español

El Distrito de Salud urge seguridad y distanciamiento social si celebrará el Dia de San Patricio

Marzo 16, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe (WCHD) pide a sus residentes a celebrar de forma segura el Día de San Patricio el miércoles y que hagan su parte en seguir todas las medidas de mitigación y seguridad de COVID-19.

El Distrito de Salud pide a los negocios que se aseguren que todas las restricciones de usar tapabocas, distanciarse socialmente y de capacidad se cumplan por todos sus clientes y aquellos que sean anfitriones o asistan a convivios privado lo hagan de forma segura.  Además, el Distrito de Salud recuerda a los individuos de su responsabilidad en tomar precauciones contra COVID-19 y beber responsablemente y no beber y conducir el Día de San Patricio.

“Entendemos la importancia y el significado del Día de San Patricio para los residentes del Condado de Washoe,” dijo Kevin Dick, Oficial del Distrito de Salud para el Condado de Washoe.  “También entendemos que COVID-19 se propaga rápidamente cuando los residentes asisten a convivios privados y públicos. Pedimos a todos que hagan su parte y que trabajemos juntos para celebrar responsablemente.  Si decide ser anfitrión o asistir a un convivio, favor de tener en mente el limitar la asistencia, usar tapabocas y mantener una distancia social mínima de 6 pies son importantes y requeridas para prevenir la propagación de COVID-19.”

Como recordatorio, el Mapa a la Recuperación del estado de Nevada – Plan de Recuperación de Forma Segura traza los límites de capacidad para convivios públicos y eventos al igual que establecimientos de alimentos y bebidas.   Esas medidas incluyen:

  • Convivios Públicos: 250 personas o 50% de la capacidad del código de incendios, el que sea menor, bajo requisitos estrictos de distanciamiento social manteniendo distancia de seis pies de separación entre personas o miembros fuera de su hogar. 
  • Comedor Bajo Techo (Establecimientos de Alimentos y Bebidas): límite de 50% de capacidad para restaurantes, bares, viñedos, destilerías y cervecerías (sirvan o no comida) mientras mantienen seis pies de separación entre personas con no más de seis por mesa y dos en el bar.
  • Comedor al Aire Libre: No habrá límite de ocupación para los comedores al aire libre, siempre y cuando todos los requisitos de distanciamiento social se cumplan.  Comer al aire libre significa comer en un área que no esté encerrada o rodeada por un techo y paredes rígidas o no rígidas, como tela o vinilo.  Por ejemplo, una tienda con paredes se considera “bajo techo” porque restringe el flujo natural del aire y la ventilación.  Las áreas cubiertas por una estructura sin paredes, como un pabellón, sombra de sol, o toldo se considera “aire libre.”
    • No más de 6 clientes por mesa con los requisitos de distanciamiento social de seis pies de separación entre mesas.
    • Los clientes sentados en una mesa solo deben ser atendidos por servicio a la mesa.  Los clientes sentados en la barra podrán ser servidos allí si están separados por seis pies además los grupos en la barra se limitarán a no más de dos personas.

Convivios en residencias privadas

Según el documento de Guía para Convivir de Forma Segura de Nevada, todos los convivios, eventos, celebraciones y ceremonias en residencias privadas deben ser limitadas a un máximo de 10 individuos adentro y 25 personas al aire libre.  La capacidad debe disminuirse de ser necesario, para asegurar al menos 6 pies de distancia social entre personas fuera de su hogar.  Se debe usar cobertores faciales en convivios privados cada que este con personas fuera de su hogar, aunque se distancie socialmente.  Vea “Guía de COVID-19 de Nevada para Convivios en Residencias Privadas”.

Para más información sobre COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, favor de visitar nuestro sitio web.

El Distrito del Condado de Washoe es nacionalmente acreditado por la Junta de Acreditación de Salud Pública y tiene jurisdicción sobre sobre todos los asuntos de salud pública en Reno, Sparks, y Washoe County mediante su Junta Directiva del Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe.  El Distrito consiste en cinco divisiones:  Servicios de Salud Administrativos, Administración de Calidad del Aire, Servicios de Salud Comunitaria y Clínica, Servicios de Salud Ambiental y Epidemiologia y Preparación para Salud Publica.  Más información aquí

48 additional COVID-19 cases, 234 recoveries reported the last two days

by | Mar 15, 2021 | Press Release

48 additional COVID-19 cases, 234 recoveries reported the last two days

March 15, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting two days’ worth of COVID-19 data in Washoe County.

On Sunday, there were 15 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County with 111 recoveries. Today, Monday March 15, we’re reporting 33 additional cases and 123 recoveries. Over the last two days there have been 48 cases of COVID-19 and 234 recoveries reported in Washoe County. Since Saturday, the active case count went down by 186 cases. No COVID-19-related deaths were reported.

The Washoe County Health District administered 1,246 COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday for a total 62,137 doses administered (26,095 second doses). See more vaccine administration numbers from Washoe County providers.

More seniors invited to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

Today, the Washoe County Health District sent emails more than 8,000 individuals 65 years and older with an invitation to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. The selections were from the Senior COVID-19 vaccine waiting list – if you haven’t signed up, click this link. Residents are advised to check their email inbox and spam folder to see if they were selected and follow the instructions in the email to schedule an appointment.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 43,503 (+48 from 3/13 – two days’ worth of data)
  • Deaths: 655 (+0)
  • Recovered: 40,396 (+234)
  • Active cases: 2,452 (-186)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 29 (-1)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 156,078 (+9,036 from 3/12)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 62,137 (+1,246 from 3/13)

*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 15: 391,989 (+1,802 since 3/13 – two days’ worth of data)

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 15:

  • 60 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-5% since 3/13)
  • 57 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-5%)
  • 44 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 25 percent of all ventilators are in use (+0%)

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

Some providers to begin vaccinating those 55 years & older with underlying health conditions

Area pharmacies and some medical providers approved to administer the COVID-19 vaccine will begin vaccinating those 55 years and older with underlying health conditions. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services released a technical bulletin on March 3, 2021 to specify which underlying health conditions that would give you increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 – the technical bulletin can be seen here.

The Washoe County Health District is still working to vaccinate those in the Frontline/Essential Workforce as well as seniors 65 years and older, per the state’s vaccine playbook.

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine because of where you work?

Did you know you can check to see if you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of where you work? To find out, visit our Washoe County Essential Workforce Search here: https://gis.washoecounty.us/covidvaccine/search.

Type in your employer name to see and see which occupational category your employer is in (If you don’t see your employer, select the “Request to Participate” button and a representative will review your submission.) Then, see which priority lane in Washoe County is currently eligible to receive the vaccine by going here (the occupational groups that are highlighted in yellow are eligible). If your occupational group is highlighted, contact your employer to make sure you can receive the vaccine with this group.

Questions? Email COVIDVaccine@washoecounty.us.

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.