by Washoe County | Jan 4, 2022 | En Español
Reno, Sparks Nev. enero 4, 2022. Hay pruebas adicionales de COVID-19 gratuitas disponibles a todos los residentes del Condado de Washoe en cuatro localidades a partir del miércoles, 5 de enero, 2022.
He aquí las localidades, que operan 7 días a la semana de 8 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.:
- Parque Regional Bartley Ranch, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno
- Parque Eagle Canyon, 400 Eagle Canyon Drive, Spanish Springs
- Parque Regional South Valleys, 15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno
- Parque Regional North Valleys, 8085 Silver Lake Rd, Reno
No se requiere cita en ninguno de los sitios. Todos los residentes son elegibles para hacerse una prueba. Se puede registrar en línea para acelerar su visita. Para registrarse, vaya aquí. Se pueden hacer hasta 1,600 pruebas al día en el Condado de Washoe (400 en cada localidad).
Las pruebas incluyen tanto las pruebas rápidas de antígenos (resultados en una hora) como la prueba confirmatoria de reacción en cadena de polimerasa (PCR) (resultados en 47-72 horas). Aquellos con resultados positivos serán notificados por correo electrónico y por teléfono; si es negativo, los resultados se enviarán solo por correo electrónico.
Las pruebas se llevan a cabo por los Laboratorios Clínicos de North Shore, quienes también realizan las pruebas para el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Washoe, sin fecha de finalización anunciada.
Con la propagación de la variante Ómicron y el aumento de casos de COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe, se recomienda que se haga una prueba de COVID-19 si muestra señales de COVID-19 o ha estado en contacto cercano (6 pies o menos por 15 minutos) con un caso positivo. Ha habido un aumento del 150 porciento de casos de COVID-19 desde el 26 de diciembre, 2021, según el boletín de COVID-19 del Condado de Washoe.
Puede encontrar pruebas adicionales aquí en el Centro de Eventos Livestock de Reno-Sparks u otras localidades aquí.
La vacuna contra COVID-19 continua siento la mejor manera de protegerse usted y sus seres queridos de enfermedades graves, hospitalización, y muerte debido a COVID-19. Aquellos de 5 años o más son elegibles para vacunarse gratuitamente. Para vacunarse contra COVID-19 o administrar su refuerzo, visite http://www.vaccines.gov. Puede también encontrar eventos comunitarios de vacunas 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 | Jan 4, 2022 | Press Release
EDITOR’S NOTE: Northshore Clinical Laboratories informed us that they are closing COVID-19 testing operations at the below locations effective immediately. Testing is no longer offered at those locations. For other COVID-19 testing operations, go here.
Reno, Sparks Nev. Jan. 4, 2022. Additional free COVID-19 testing is available to all Washoe County residents at four locations starting Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. The testing is being operated by Northshore Clinical Laboratories.
The testing locations, which are open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., are:
- Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno
- Eagle Canyon Park, 400 Eagle Canyon Drive, Spanish Springs
- South Valleys Regional Park, 15650 Wedge Pkwy, Reno
- North Valleys Regional Park, 8085 Silver Lake Rd, Reno
Appointments are not required for any sites. The testing locations are walk-up – not drive-through – and parking is available. All residents are eligible to get a test. Registration can be done online to speed up your visit. To register, go here. More than 1,600 people per day can get a test in Washoe County.
For questions about results, email Northshore Clinical Labs at results@northshorepartners.io.
The testing will include both a rapid antigen test (results in 1 hour) and a confirmatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test (results in 48-72 hours). Those who receive a positive test result will be notified via email and phone; if the test is negative, the results will be sent only by email.
The testing is being performed by North Shore Clinical Labs, which is also conducting testing for the Washoe County School District, with no announced end date.
With the spread of the Omicron variant and COVID-19 cases increasing in Washoe County, it’s recommended that you receive a COVID-19 test if you are showing signs of COVID-19 or were in close contact (6 feet or less for 15 minutes) to a positive case. There has been a 150 percent increase in COVID-19 cases since Dec. 26, 2021, according to the Washoe County COVID-19 dashboard.
You can also find additional testing at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center here or other locations here.
The COVID-19 vaccine remains the best way to protect you and your loved ones from severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Those aged 5 and older are eligible to receive the free vaccine. To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov. You can also find a community vaccine event 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 | Dec 22, 2021 | En Español
Reno, Sparks, Nev. 22 de dic, 2021. El Laboratorio de Salud Pública del Estado de Nevada ha confirmado el segundo caso de la variante Ómicron del COVID-19 en el Condado de Washoe.
El individuo quien dio positivo a esta variante es un hombre de aproximadamente 30 años, completamente vacunado, pero no había recibido una vacuna de refuerzo contra el COVID-19. Estuvo en una reunión con amigos, algunos de ellos habían viajado internacionalmente recientemente. El individuo ya no es sintomático, no necesito ser hospitalizado y se siente mejor.
Se ha comprobado que la vacuna contra el COVID-19 ayuda prevenir que las personas contraigan, sean hospitalizadas, y mueran a causa del COVID-19. Aquellos quienes estén completamente vacunados contra el COVID-19 pueden contraer el virus, pero los síntomas no son tan severos usualmente y las personas quienes están vacunadas completamente se recuperan más rápido de la enfermedad. La vacuna contra el COVID-19 está autorizada para todos mayores de 5 años. Aquellos quienes sean mayores de 16 años deberían considerar obtener un refuerzo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 para fortalecer su protección dos meses después de recibir la vacuna Janssen o seis meses después de completar la serie inicial de la vacuna Pfizer o Moderna.
Para obtener una vacuna contra el COVID-19 o un refuerzo visite la página web vacccines.gov para encontrar un proveedor cerca de usted. También puede encontrar un evento comunitario de vacunación 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 | Dec 22, 2021 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks Nev. Dec. 22, 2021. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) has confirmed the second case with the COVID-19 Omicron Variant in Washoe County.
The individual who tested positive for this variant is a male in his early 30s, fully vaccinated but did not receive a booster. He was at a gathering with friends, some of whom traveled internationally recently. He is no longer symptomatic, did not require hospitalization and is feeling better.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been proven to help prevent people from contracting, being hospitalized from, and dying from COVID-19. Those who are fully vaccinated can contract the virus, but the symptoms are usually not as severe and fully vaccinated persons typically recover from illness faster. The COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for anyone 5 years and older. Those who are 16 years and older are encouraged to get a COVID-19 booster to strengthen their protection two months after receiving the Janssen vaccine or six months after completing their initial series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov. You can also find a community vaccine event 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
by Washoe County | Dec 20, 2021 | Press Release
Reno, Sparks Nev. Dec. 20, 2021. The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) has confirmed the first case with the COVID-19 Omicron Variant in Washoe County.
The individual who tested positive for this variant is a male in his early 50s, fully vaccinated and received a booster. He had both international and domestic air travel as likely source of exposure. The individual is recovering and isolating at home.
“As we mentioned before it was only a matter of time before we identified this variant in Washoe County,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer. “The best form of protection residents can take against all variants is getting fully vaccinated and receiving a booster. It is also imperative, especially now with the cold weather and holiday gatherings, that they continue taking safety precautions such as staying home and getting tested if they feel sick and wearing a mask indoors in public.”
The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) also urges residents to implement consistent mask wearing, handwashing and isolate if tested positive for COVID-19 or waiting for results to avoid getting others sick.
“Variants develop when the virus has the opportunity to spread from person to person,” explained Dr. Nancy Diao, WCHD Director of Epidemiology. “Which is why vaccines and other preventive measures are so important in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 and slowing the rate of new variants developing.”
The World Health Organization named Omicron and classified it as a Variant of Concern on November 26, 2021.
This is the first case reported in Washoe County, the first case in Nevada was reported in Clark County.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been proven to help prevent people from contracting, being hospitalized from, and dying from COVID-19. Those who are fully vaccinated can contract the virus, but the symptoms are usually not as severe and fully vaccinated persons typically recover from illness faster. The COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for anyone 5 years and older. Those who are 16 years and older are encouraged to get a COVID-19 booster to strengthen their protection two months after receiving the Janssen vaccine or six months after completing their initial series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
To get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, visit http://www.vaccines.gov. You can also find a community vaccine event 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 Community Health Alliance and the area hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Health and Saint Mary’s.
