Daily Updates
Additional free COVID-19 testing available in Washoe County starting Jan. 5, 2022
Visit one of four locations for drive-through testing 7-days a week
2nd Omicron COVID-19 case confirmed in Washoe County
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...
Washoe County Health District Reports First Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant in Washoe County
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...
1,000th COVID-19-related death reported in Washoe County
Dec. 14, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting the 1,000th COVID-19-related death in Washoe County. “By now, just about all of us knew someone who left us too soon because of COVID-19,” said Kevin Dick, District Health Officer in Washoe...
Health District, community partners recognize Nevada National Guard for remarkable efforts during COVID-19 pandemic
Guard’s last day supporting Health District, Livestock Events Center operations is Monday, Dec. 13
Health District to transition from Livestock Events Center for COVID-19 vaccinations
New vaccine location moving inside Health District; additional community vaccine events to be announced