The Truckee Meadows COVID Risk Meter has shifted to red, or “Very High,” for the first time since the Risk Meter was introduced to the public in early September. This means the COVID-19 risk to our community is extremely high and approaching critical.
At this time, Washoe County residents are strongly encouraged to leave their home only for essential functions: to vote, work, see a doctor, obtain medicine from the pharmacy, or buy groceries. Consistently wear masks outside of your home, avoid at-risk people, and avoid even small social gatherings with non-family members.
The main factors that caused the meter to shift to red are an increase in those seeking a COVID-19 test and an increasing trend in hospitalizations due to COVID-19 infections.
Daily new cases of COVID-19 also remain high in our region. The Regional Information Center reported 248 new COVID-19 cases on October 29, and the seven-day moving average for new COVID-19 cases per day in Washoe County is at 197.7, a new record high.
More information about the Truckee Meadows COVID Risk Meter is also available at covidriskmeter.org.
(City of Reno)
