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3 additional COVID-19-related deaths, 21 new cases and 202 recoveries reported

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Press Release

3 additional COVID-19-related deaths, 21 new cases and 202 recoveries reported

March 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting three additional COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County for a total of 645. The deceased are a male in his 60s, a female over age 100 and a female in her 70s; all had an underlying health condition.

Additionally, we’re reporting 21 new COVID-19 cases and 202 recoveries.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 42,970 (+21 from 3/1)
  • Deaths: 645 (+3)
  • Recovered: 38,322 (+202)
  • Active cases: 4,003 (-184)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 35 (+2 from 3/1)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 119,003 (+0 from 3/1)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 49,242 (+672 from 3/1)

*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 2: 377,505 (+313 since 3/1)

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 March 2:

  • 62 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-1% since 3/1)
  • 59 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-1%)
  • 37 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+1%)
  • 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.

The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine is on its way to Northern Nevada

The Washoe County Regional COVID-19 Response Team is receiving the first shipment of the  Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine this week and is working with regional partners and the State of Nevada on administering it as soon as next week. Read more.

Frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine

Frequently asked COVID-19 questions can be found on the regional website, www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com, including information on priority lanes and for COVID-19 vaccine for seniors.

Demographic data for residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine available

To see more demographic information about Washoe County residents who have received the vaccine, see this spreadsheet provided by the State of Nevada. For context, the data presented was entered into the state’s immunization database, WebIZ, and it often takes several days to enter that data after a shot is administered. The majority of people who received the vaccine in Washoe County initially were first responders, health care workers and others frontline/essential workforce designated by the State of Nevada in its playbook.

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.

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. 

Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Washoe County

by | Mar 2, 2021 | Press Release

Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Washoe County

March 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The first shipment of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Washoe County (see photo at bottom of page).

Approximately 3,600 doses were delivered to the Washoe County Health District on Tuesday. The Regional COVID-19 Response Team is working to introduce the vaccine into upcoming vaccine Point of Dispensing (POD) events in the area, but no details are confirmed yet. 

The Regional Information Center will refer to the vaccine as the “Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine” on first reference or “Janssen” moving forward, following guidance from the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on how to refer to it. We encourage media and the general public to do the same.

Janssen is the pharmaceutical company manufacturing the vaccine and is owned by Johnson & Johnson. If a resident receives this specific vaccine, the information on the vaccine card will read “Janssen” and not “Johnson & Johnson.”

For more information on the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, see information from the CDC. For frequently asked questions, 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, 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. 

Llega la vacuna contra COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) al Condado de Washoe

by | Mar 2, 2021 | En Español

Llega la vacuna contra COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) al Condado de Washoe

Marzo 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – el primer envío de la vacuna contra COVID-19 de (Johnson & Johnson) ha llegado al Condado de Washoe.

Se entregaron aproximadamente 3,600 dosis al Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe el martes. El Equipo Regional Responsivo de COVID-19 trabaja para introducir la vacuna en los próximos eventos de vacunación en los Puntos de Dispensación (POD) del área, pero no se han confirmado los detalles.

El Centro Regional de Información se referirá a esta vacuna como la “Vacuna contra COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson y Johnson)” como primera referencia o “Janssen” en el futuro, siguiendo la guía de los Centros de Control y Prevención de Enfermedad (CDC) y la Asociación de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) sobre como referirse a dicha vacuna.  Encomiamos a los medios y al público general a hacer lo mismo.

Janssen es la primera compañía de fármacos que fabrica la vacuna y sus dueños son Johnson y Johnson.  La información en la tarjeta de vacunas que se dará a los residentes cuando reciban esta vacuna dirá “Janssen” y no “Johnson y Johnson.”

Para más información sobre la vacuna contra COVID-19 Janssen, vea la información de los CDC. Para preguntas frecuentes, 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 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. 

Se reportan 3 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19, 21 nuevos casos, y 202 recuperaciones

by | Mar 2, 2021 | En Español

Se reportan 3 muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19, 21 nuevos casos, y 202 recuperaciones

Marzo 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – El Centro de Información Regional reporta tres muertes adicionales relacionadas con COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe para un total de 645.  Los difuntos son un hombre en sus 60s, una mujer con más de 100 años y una mujer en sus 70s; todos con afecciones subyacentes.

Adicionalmente, reportamos 21 nuevos casos y 202 recuperaciones.

  • Total en casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe: 42,970 (+21 desde 3/1)
  • Muertes: 645 (+3)
  • Recuperados: 38,322 (+202)
  • Casos activos: 4,003 (-184)
  • Hospitalizados con COVID-19*: 35 (+2 desde 3/1)
  • Total en vacunas administradas por el Condado de Washoe**: 119,003 (+0 desde 3/1)
  • Vacunas administradas por el Distrito de Salud del Condado de Washoe ***: 49,242 (+672 desde 3/1)

*Los datos de la Asociación de Hospitales de Nevada (que no se actualizan los fines de semana) incluyen residentes fuera del Condado de Washoe.

**Esta cifra incluye primeras y segundas dosis y se actualiza por el estado de Nevada todos los miércoles 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 2 de marzo: 377,505 (+313 desde 3/1)

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 2 de marzo:

  • 62 porciento de las camas con personal están en uso (-1% desde 3/1)
  • 59 porciento de todas las camas con licencia están en uso (-1%)
  • 37 porciento de las camas de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos están en uso (+1%)
  • 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.

La vacuna contra COVID-19 Johnson & Johnson camino al Norte de Nevada

El Equipo Regional Responsivo de COVID-19 está planeando recibir su primero envío de la vacuna contra COVID-19 de Johnson & Johnson esta semana y está trabajando con socios regionales y el estado de Nevada en administrarla tan pronto como la próxima semana.  Lea más.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre la vacuna contra COVID-19

Se puede encontrar las preguntas frecuentemente hechas sobre COVID-19 en nuestro sitio web regional, www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com, incluyendo información sobre carriles de prioridad y para la vacuna contra COVID-19 para los de edad avanzada.

Están disponibles los datos demográficos de residentes que se vacunado contra COVID-19

Para ver más información demográfica sobre los residentes del Condado de Washoe que se han vacunado, vea la hoja de cálculo provista por el estado de Nevada.  Para el contexto, los datos presentados fueron ingresados a la base de datos de vacunación del estado, WebIZ, y a menudo toma varios días para ingresar esos datos después la administración de la vacuna.  La mayoría de personas que  recibieron la vacuna en el Condado de Washoe, inicialmente  eran socorristas, trabajadores de cuidados médicos, y otros de la fuerza laboral de primera línea/esencial como están designados en el playbook del estado de Nevada. 

¿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.

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 

41 additional COVID-19 cases, 116 recoveries reported

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Press Release

41 additional COVID-19 cases, 116 recoveries reported

March 1, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 41 additional COVID-19 cases in Washoe County and 116 recoveries.

The state of Nevada announced that 5,996 additional vaccines have been administered in Washoe County since Friday’s report (119,003 total). In Washoe County, seniors 65 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. On the frontline/essential workforce front, currently those in the Frontline Supply Chain Logistics category, specifically “Agriculture and Food Processing” and “End-to-End Essential Goods Supply Chain (includes manufacturing, transport, distribution and sale of essential items)” are eligible. See more here.

  • Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 42,949 (+41 from 2/28)
  • Deaths: 642 (+0)
  • Recovered: 38,120 (+116)
  • Active cases: 4,187 (-75)
  • Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 33 (-2 from 2/27)
  • Vaccines administered in Washoe County total**: 119,003 (+5,996 from 2/26)
  • Vaccines administered by Washoe County Health District***: 48,570 (+2,070 from 2/27)

*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 1: 377,192 (+1,076 since 2/28)

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 1:

  • 63 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-5% since 2/27)
  • 60 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-5%)
  • 36 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-2%)
  • 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.

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is on its way to Northern Nevada

The Washoe County Regional COVID-19 Response Team is planning to receive the first shipment of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week and is working with regional partners and the State of Nevada on administering it as soon as next week. Read more.

Frequently asked questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine

Frequently asked COVID-19 questions can be found on the regional website, www.COVID19WashoeVaccine.com, including information on priority lanes and for COVID-19 vaccine for seniors.

Demographic data for residents who have received the COVID-19 vaccine available

To see more demographic information about Washoe County residents who have received the vaccine, see this spreadsheet provided by the State of Nevada. For context, the data presented was entered into the state’s immunization database, WebIZ, and it often takes several days to enter that data after a shot is administered. The majority of people who received the vaccine in Washoe County initially were first responders, health care workers and others frontline/essential workforce designated by the State of Nevada in its playbook.

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.

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.