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COVID-19 vaccines update in Washoe County: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
Reno, NV, USA, January 20, 2021
More COVID-19 vaccine options available for seniors
1,800 seniors selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine this week from Health District
Reno, NV, USA, January 17, 2021
Those 70 years & older who signed up asked to check their email
Seniors 65 and older asked to sign up for waiting list to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Reno, NV, USA, January 15, 2021
Vaccine appointments for seniors to start next week
Sign up for COVID and vaccine updates
Reno, NV, USA, January 11, 2021
Subscribe to regional updates and news on the rollout of the COVID vaccine.
Washoe County resident dies of hantavirus
Reno, NV, USA, December 9, 2020
Third hantavirus death in Washoe County since 2019
Health District looking for applicants for new Excellence in Food Safety Awards
Reno, NV, USA, December 3, 2020
Winners will get public recognition; deadline to apply is Dec. 31
Washoe County District Health Officer Does Not Recommend Reopening WCSD Schools
Reno, NV, USA, July 23, 2020
Students, teachers at high risk for COVID-19; distance learning preferred
Local Nevada Public Health Authorities encourage businesses to implement tobacco-free polices
Reno, NV, USA, July 10, 2020
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free resources
Health District-University of Nevada, Reno COVID-19 Antibody Study Results Released
July 8, 2020
Study estimates indicate the number of COVID-19 infections is higher than reported, Percentage of COVID-19-related deaths is lower than what’s reported.
About Washoe County
Washoe County is dedicated to quality public service, effective communication and integrity, by enhancing the abundant quality of life in northern Nevada. Washoe County is home to over 6,600 sprawling square miles, bordering both California and Oregon with nearly half a million residents who call our region “home”.
Washoe County is governed by five elected County Commissioners overseeing 24 departments and managed by the county’s top executive, the Washoe County Manager. Washoe County’s recreation and outdoors experiences are second to none with 49 beautiful parks, 161 miles of trails, and more than 10,000 acres of open space.
In addition, Washoe County is a proud economic driver in the region with over 2,700+ employees who serve the public on a daily basis. Washoe County is also a proud supporter of key community sponsorships that continue to bring millions of visitors to northern Nevada. Most notably, the PGA Barracuda Championship, ArTown, Hot August Nights, and the Great Reno Balloon Race, the largest free hot air ballooning race in the world.
We invite you to explore this and more, at www.washoecounty.us, or following us on our Facebook, Twitter or YouTube channels.
