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COVID-19 Press Releases

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Press Releases and Media Advisories

NNPH Identifies Shigellosis Outbreak

12/20/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Breaks Ground on New Tuberculosis Clinic

12/19/2024 by Noah Glick

Air Quality Management Division to provide compliance assistance for new regulations taking effect Jan. 1

12/02/2024 by Noah Glick

Participate in the Great American Smokeout Challenge and Quit Tobacco & Vape for One Day

11/21/2024 by Noah Glick

Northern Nevada Public Health Seeks Comment on Exceptional Events Demonstration

11/20/2024 by Noah Glick

Air Quality to host compliance assistance workshop for new regulations taking effect Jan. 1

11/13/2024 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH Air Quality Management Division Issues Yellow Burn Code for Reno/Sparks

11/08/2024 by Scott Oxarart

Applicants sought for the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board

11/01/2024 by Noah Glick

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

10/31/2024 by Noah Glick

Northern Nevada Public Health issues statement on national IV fluid shortage impact in Washoe County

10/16/2024 by Noah Glick

Notice of Proposed Action: NNPH Air Quality Management Division Public Notice

10/15/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Air Quality Management Division Seeks Public Comment and Sets Public Workshop Date for Asbestos Regulation Revisions

10/14/2024 by Scott Oxarart

Prescription Drug Take Back Event Coming Up, Saturday, Oct. 19

10/09/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

10/02/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH partners with local health business to offer free physical training program

09/30/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH encourages everyone to make a plan, build a kit for emergencies

09/24/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Issues Air Quality Advisory Due to Smoke From Davis Fire

09/07/2024 by Scott Oxarart

NNPH Air Quality Management Division Issues Air Quality Advisory for Washoe County

09/04/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Clinic Closed Sept. 11, 2024, for Staff Training

09/04/2024 by Noah Glick

Tattoo Pigments Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk

08/27/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH detects West Nile Virus in mosquitos in Northern Nevada

08/27/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Environmental Health Services Moving to Online Portal

08/16/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Air Quality Management Division to present Business Impact Statement for Recommended Regulation Revisions

08/13/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Air Quality Management Division Issues Air Quality Advisory for Washoe County

08/08/2024 by Noah Glick

Stage 1 Emergency Episode Rescinded

08/02/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Issues Stage 1 Emergency Episode for Wednesday, July 31 for Park Fire Smoke

07/30/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH hosting two Back-To-School vaccine clinics

07/29/2024 by Noah Glick

Regional agencies partner to host Food Business Resource Fair

07/19/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH helicopter mosquito treatment to take place July 17

07/16/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH Issues Air Quality Advisory Ahead of July 4 Weekend

07/03/2024 by Noah Glick

District Board of Health adopts Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan for PM10

07/02/2024 by Noah Glick

Reno Brewery District Presented with NNPH’s Extra Mile Award

06/28/2024 by Noah Glick

Ground-level ozone in Washoe County recently exceeded national safety standards

06/21/2024 by Noah Glick

Beat the rush! Back-to-school vaccines are available now at NNPH

06/20/2024 by Noah Glick

Join the Sewage, Wastewater and Sanitation (SWS) Hearing Board

06/14/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH – Air Quality Management Division Seeks Public Comment on General Source Permitting

06/12/2024 by Noah Glick

Join the Food Protection Hearing and Advisory Board; two seats are open

06/07/2024 by Noah Glick

District Board of Health upholds eight air quality violations

05/31/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH – Air Quality Management Seeks Comment on Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan

05/24/2024 by Noah Glick

First helicopter mosquito treatment of 2024 set for May 16

05/13/2024 by Noah Glick

NNPH introducing new temporary food establishment permit, online application system

04/30/2024 by Noah Glick

District Board of Health upholds violations; fines going to help schools

04/30/2024 by Noah Glick

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

District Board of Health approved six air quality penalties

04/12/2024 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

District Board of Health upholds dust permit fine

03/14/2024 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

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Last modified on 07/09/2024