COVID-19 vaccination sites planned for the next two weeks – ThisisReno

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and health officials are continuing to advise residents that the best form of protection is getting vaccinated.

Four unvaccinated people have died from the Delta variant of virus.

The Washoe County Health District (WCHD) and its community have several COVID-19 vaccine sites in Washoe County scheduled for the next two weeks.

Appointments are availablebut not requiredfor each of the following sites here or by calling 775-328-2427.

If youre homebound, nurses can come to your house to administer the vaccine. Schedule an appointment by calling 775-328-2427.

The COVID-19 vaccine is proven to reduce the chances of contracting, or being hospitalized from, contracting the Delta variant. The Delta variant is the most dominant in Washoe County and most people hospitalized with the Delta variant are unvaccinated.

The vaccine is also available at the Reno-Sparks Livestock and Events Center or at local drug stores. Children between the ages of 12-17 must have a parent with them when receiving the vaccine.

The next drawing for Vax Nevada Days is set for July 29. More than $5 million in cash and prizes is being awarded to Nevada residents who receive the COVID-19 vaccine before Aug. 15. For more information regarding rules and prizes please visit http://www.vaxnevadadays.org.

Jeri Chadwell came to Reno from rural Nevada in 2004 to study anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno. In 2012, she returned to the university for a masters degree in journalism. She is the former associate and news editor of the Reno News & Review and is a recipient of first-place Nevada Press Association awards for investigative and business reporting. Jeri is passionate about Nevadas history, politics and communities.

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COVID-19 vaccination sites planned for the next two weeks - ThisisReno