REGIONAL INFORMATION CENTER UPDATE – JULY 4
102 recoveries, 92 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County
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Reno/Sparks, NV – The Regional Information Center is reporting 102 additional recoveries and 92 new cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County.
The Health District is urging all Washoe County residents to limit large gatherings for this 4th of July holiday to protect our vulnerable population from COVID-19. The age ranges most contracting COVID-19 in Washoe County are from 20s to 40s. The most COVID-19-related deaths in Washoe County are in the age ranges of 60s-90s.
The surge in cases had directly corresponded to large gatherings like BBQs with family and friends and other types of celebratory congregation. Please be responsible and limit gatherings and, per the Governor’s directive, practice social distancing of 6 or more feet and wear a face covering.
- Total COVID-19 cases in Washoe County: 3,165 (+92 from 7/3)
- Deaths: 79 (+0)
- Recoveries: 1,967 (+102)
- Active cases: 1,119 (-10)
- Currently hospitalized: 84 (+0)
- Cases who have discharged from hospital: 234 (+3)
Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County
- Total number of COVID-19 tests performed in Washoe County as of July 4: 55,464 (+1,457 since 7/3)
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 July 3, 2020:
- 80 percent of all staffed short-term, acute-care hospital beds are occupied (+3% since 7/2)
- 53 percent of the all Intensive Care Unit beds are occupied (+8%)
- 21 percent of all ventilators are in use (+3%)
NOTE: Numbers are for all hospital patients in Washoe County and not just COVID-19 patients.
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, www.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.