541 new COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported last two days

Jan 2, 2021

541 new COVID-19 cases, 4 COVID-19-related deaths reported last two days

Health District administered over 1,000 COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday

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Jan. 2, 2021. Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 541 COVID-19 cases and four COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County over the past few days. There was no COVID-19 regional update on New Year’s Day.

The deceased are:

Male, 60s, underlying health condition
Male, 80s, underlying health condition
Female, 90s, underlying health condition
Male, 70s, underlying health condition

There have been 493 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Washoe County.

The breakdown of new cases and deaths over the past two days goes as follows: On Friday, Jan. 1, there were 391 new COVID-19 cases and four COVID-19-related deaths reported; today, we’re reporting 150 new COVID-19 cases and zero COVID-19-related deaths.

Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 36,297 (+541 from 12/31)
Deaths: 493 (+4)
Recovered: 20,838 (+69)
Active cases: 14,966 (+468)
Hospitalized with COVID-19*: 281 (+0)

*Data from Nevada Hospital Association (not updated on weekends or holidays) includes residents from outside of Washoe County.

COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County

Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of January 2: 302,189 (+3,651 since 12/31; there was no update on Jan. 1 so the above is two days’ worth of testing)

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 December 31 (Numbers not updated on weekends):

85 percent staffed hospital beds are occupied (-1% since 12/30)
72 percent of all licensed hospital beds are occupied (-1%)
63 percent of all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (-2%)
31 percent of all ventilators are in use (-4%)

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

Health District administered over 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday

The Washoe County Health District administered the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 1,000 people on Saturday at its Point of Dispensing (POD) site at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. In total, the Health District has administered over 4,250 COVID-19 vaccines since Dec. 23.

People in COVID-19 Vaccine Tier 1 must bring identification, proof of employment to get vaccine

The Washoe County Health District is reminding those in the COVID-19 vaccine Tier 1 that they must bring a valid ID and proof that they work in a Tier-1 group when they show up for a vaccine appointment at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Those who do not have the proper documentation will be turned away. Those 75 and older are not included in Tier 1; however, they will be in the Tier 2 group, which is expected to be vaccinated in late January.

The Health District has vaccinated more than 3,900 Tier-1 workers through today. The Health District has received more than 7,500 COVID-19 vaccines from the State of Nevada and has vaccinated more than 3,900 people at the Livestock Events Center. The rest of those vaccines have been distributed to area hospitals, fire departments, REMSA and other area frontline workers.

The State of Nevada announced that residents 75 and older will be included in Tier 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine response. Residents are asked to avoid contacting the Health District to see if they can get vaccinated. The Health District is in contact with groups in Tier 1 and will not move to Tier 2 until a majority of Tier 1 has been vaccinated.

For more information, go to our website. For a list of Frequently Asked Question, go here.

Volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County

The Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is looking for medical professionals or those without medical experience to volunteer to help fight COVID-19 in Washoe County.

MRC was created to support public health and emergency response efforts during natural disasters and other emergencies by providing trained volunteers to help staff shelters, alternate care sites, and points of dispensing. Given the rise in hospitalizations and increased demand in COVID-19 testing, volunteers are needed to support the region. Learn how to volunteer by going to this website, or email wchdvolunteers@washoecounty.us.

Download the COVID Trace app, and help stop COVID-19

Washoe County health officials are strongly recommending that residents download the COVID Trace, an easy-to-use app that helps fight COVID-19 in Washoe County and Nevada, without compromising your privacy. Learn 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.