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COVID-19 Press Releases

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Press Releases and Media Advisories

Prescription Drug Take Back Event

04/22/2024 by Yeraldin Deavila

NNPH kicks off National Bike Month with Biketopia celebration

04/22/2024 by Noah Glick

Chad Kingsley officially becomes District Health Officer in Washoe County

04/11/2024 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH – Air Quality Management Division Seeks Public Comment on PM10 Maintenance Plan

04/05/2024 by Noah Glick

National Public Health Week highlights importance of public health investment

04/01/2024 by Noah Glick

Board of Health selects Chad Kingsley to be District Health Officer for NNPH

03/28/2024 by Noah Glick

ADVISORY: New District Health Officer expected to be selected at Thursday’s Board of Health meeting

03/27/2024 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series

03/21/2024 by Noah Glick

New Mama Care Kits: Free Resource for Low-Income Post-Partum Women in Northern Nevada

03/21/2024 by Noah Glick

Washoe County ranks No. 3 in Nevada for health outcomes and factors

03/20/2024 by Noah Glick

Washoe County’s Health Rankings and New Online Community Health Dashboard to be released March 20

03/18/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series

03/04/2024 by Noah Glick

City of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health to Host Sidewalk Vending Permit Public Forum

02/13/2024 by Noah Glick

Queso fresco and cotija cheeses sold in Nevada recalled due to illnesses linked to Listeria

02/09/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series

02/09/2024 by Yeraldin Deavila

NNPH Environmental Health Services Wins Prestigious National Food Safety Award

01/25/2024 by Noah Glick

Northern Nevada Public Health holding flu vaccine event Jan. 24

01/17/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Highlights a Successful 2023 for Local Air Quality

01/10/2024 by Noah Glick

New voluntary health inspection placard project kicks off in January

12/21/2023 by Noah Glick

Quaker recalls granola bars and other granola products due to possible Salmonella risk

12/19/2023 by Noah Glick

First Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County

12/11/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

NNPH Reports First Flu-Associated Death of 2023-24 Flu Season

12/01/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH District Health Officer Kevin Dick to Retire March 31, 2024

11/29/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Applicants sought for the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board

11/28/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Recall notice has been issued for peaches, plums and nectarines sent to Washoe County

11/22/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Quit Smoking and Vaping for One Day – Great American Smokeout on Nov. 16

11/15/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH to host public workshops regarding fees

11/13/2023 by Scott Oxarart

COVID-19 documentary recognized at American Public Health Association film festival

11/12/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Daily Burn Code for wood-burning devices begins Nov. 1

10/31/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH Air Quality Management Division Seeks Comment on Exceptional Events Demonstrations

10/26/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

NNPH Office Hours Impacted Oct. 18-19 Due to Staff Training

10/16/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Prescription Drug Take Back Event – Oct. 21

10/16/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH Hosts Free Drive-Through Flu Shot Event Saturday, Oct. 14

10/11/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Northern Nevada Public Health Postpones Public Hearing for Air Quality Maintenance Plan

10/06/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine for people who are uninsured

09/28/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Record number of congenital syphilis cases reported in Washoe County

09/26/2023 by Scott Oxarart

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

09/19/2023 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH Air Quality to present Business Impact Statement for Air Quality Regulation Revisions

09/14/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

NNPH – Air Quality Management Division seeking public comment on PM10 Maintenance Plan

09/05/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District is now Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH)

08/31/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Second round of aerial mosquito treatment set for Aug. 29

08/28/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Health District hosts additional Back-To-School vaccine clinic

08/18/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Health District confirms Hantavirus case in Washoe County

08/14/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Public Comment requested for air quality regulation revision

08/03/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Back-To-School Vaccine Events Upcoming

07/27/2023 by Scott Oxarart

UPDATE: Health District rescinds Stage 1 Air Quality Emergency Episode

07/17/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Mosquito aerial abatement set for July 18

07/13/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

WCHD Seeks Comment on Ozone Wildfire Mitigation Plan

06/28/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District Roundup: Extra Mile Award to STEP2, new name coming soon, air quality jobs and open board positions

06/23/2023 by Scott Oxarart

STEP2 receives Extra Mile Award for smoke-free and vape-free policy

06/23/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Washoe County Health District Seeks Comment on Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan

05/26/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Local Carnicería joins Washoe County Health District to incentivize healthier food options for the Latino Community

05/26/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Update on aerial mosquito abatement in Washoe County for 2023

05/25/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District-Air Quality Management Division announces document drop box

05/20/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Mpox cases rising around the nation – Washoe County residents advised to take precaution

05/19/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Washoe County Health District to host 5210 Healthy Washoe Watch Party

05/17/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Despite end of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, vaccines & info are still available in Washoe County

05/11/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District, University of Nevada, Reno form Air Quality Partnership

05/08/2023 by Scott Oxarart

A ‘May’ of Sunshine: Health District kicks off Air Quality Awareness Week, National Bike Month

05/01/2023 by Scott Oxarart

2nd bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available to all residents 65+ or certain immunocompromised individuals

04/27/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Prescription Drug Take Back Event Set For April 22, 2023

04/12/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Washoe County ranks 3rd statewide in annual County Health Rankings

03/29/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District WIC Program has nutrition resources, education available for families affected by SNAP reductions

03/28/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Root for the Reno Aces and Enjoy Healthy Food Options at Greater Nevada Field

03/23/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Washoe County’s Health Rankings to be released March 29

03/22/2023 by Scott Oxarart

COVID-19 AND FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE AT NEVADA URBAN INDIANS’ HEALTH FAIR AND POW WOW

03/03/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Legislative Update: Senate Bill 118 to fund public health heard and passed out of Committee unanimously

02/17/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

Health District releases 2022-25 Community Health Assessment

02/16/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Health District reports tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of exercise as significant risk factors

02/02/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Applicants sought for the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board

01/27/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Residents should avoid consuming all baked goods purchased at Happy Tiers Bakery in Incline Village

01/25/2023 by Scott Oxarart

RSV cases continue downward trend in Washoe County

01/25/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Public Health Alert: Residents should avoid consuming kimchi products from Yim’s Produce and Seafood

01/18/2023 by Scott Oxarart

Walk-in, or same-day, sexual health appointments now available

01/05/2023 by Yeraldin Deavila

151 New RSV Cases in Washoe County

12/28/2022 by Yeraldin Deavila

179 new RSV cases in Washoe County

12/20/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County

12/15/2022 by Scott Oxarart

1,000+ RSV cases reported in Washoe County since Oct. 1

12/07/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Health District encourages HIV/STI testing in honor of World AIDS Day

12/01/2022 by Yeraldin Deavila

Health District closed for staff training Nov. 29-Dec. 1 from 8am-2pm

11/28/2022 by Scott Oxarart

UPDATE: Yellow Burn Code rescinded; use of wood-burning devices allowed again in Washoe County

11/23/2022 by Yeraldin Deavila

Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County

11/21/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Health District encourages residents to go Smoke-Free for the Great American Smokeout

11/17/2022 by Scott Oxarart

156 additional RSV cases reported in Washoe County

11/16/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Job Opening: Air Quality Management seeks Environmental Engineer I

11/15/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Health District confirms Hantavirus case in Washoe County

11/08/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Burn code season starts Nov. 1 for wood-burning fireplaces and stoves

10/31/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Kristopher Dahir named Chair of District Board of Health

10/27/2022 by Yeraldin Deavila

Updated COVID-19 booster available for those 5-12 years old in Washoe County

10/19/2022 by Scott Oxarart

20th Monkeypox Case Reported in Washoe County

10/13/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Air Quality Management Division is Recruiting Air Quality Specialists

10/10/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Air quality website and mobile app available in Spanish

10/06/2022 by Yeraldin Deavila

District Board of Health upholds recent air pollution violations

09/30/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Free flu-shot clinic this weekend

09/28/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Stage 3 Air Quality Emergency Episode Rescinded

09/19/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Stage 3 Air Quality Emergency Episode Issued

09/14/2022 by Scott Oxarart

WCHD, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony partner on air quality initiative in Hungry Valley

09/13/2022 by Scott Oxarart

UPDATE: Stage 2 Air Pollution Emergency Episode Issued

09/09/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Health District Issues Air Quality Advisory

09/08/2022 by Scott Oxarart

Updated COVID-19 booster available in Washoe County

09/07/2022 by Scott Oxarart

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Last modified on 12/07/2023