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COVID-19 Press Releases
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Ground-level ozone in Washoe County recently exceeded national safety standards
06/21/2024
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NNPH – Air Quality Management Division Seeks Public Comment on General Source Permitting
06/12/2024
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NNPH – Air Quality Management Seeks Comment on Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
05/24/2024
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NNPH introducing new temporary food establishment permit, online application system
04/30/2024
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NNPH – Air Quality Management Division Seeks Public Comment on PM10 Maintenance Plan
04/05/2024
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National Public Health Week highlights importance of public health investment
04/01/2024
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Board of Health selects Chad Kingsley to be District Health Officer for NNPH
03/28/2024
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ADVISORY: New District Health Officer expected to be selected at Thursday’s Board of Health meeting
03/27/2024
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NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series
03/21/2024
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New Mama Care Kits: Free Resource for Low-Income Post-Partum Women in Northern Nevada
03/21/2024
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Washoe County’s Health Rankings and New Online Community Health Dashboard to be released March 20
03/18/2024
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NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series
03/04/2024
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City of Reno and Northern Nevada Public Health to Host Sidewalk Vending Permit Public Forum
02/13/2024
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Queso fresco and cotija cheeses sold in Nevada recalled due to illnesses linked to Listeria
02/09/2024
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NNPH encourages air quality permit holders to attend upcoming free Air Quality Workshop Series
02/09/2024
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NNPH Environmental Health Services Wins Prestigious National Food Safety Award
01/25/2024
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Quaker recalls granola bars and other granola products due to possible Salmonella risk
12/19/2023
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First Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County
12/11/2023
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Recall notice has been issued for peaches, plums and nectarines sent to Washoe County
11/22/2023
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COVID-19 documentary recognized at American Public Health Association film festival
11/12/2023
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NNPH Air Quality Management Division Seeks Comment on Exceptional Events Demonstrations
10/26/2023
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Northern Nevada Public Health Postpones Public Hearing for Air Quality Maintenance Plan
10/06/2023
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NNPH Air Quality to present Business Impact Statement for Air Quality Regulation Revisions
09/14/2023
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NNPH – Air Quality Management Division seeking public comment on PM10 Maintenance Plan
09/05/2023
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Health District Roundup: Extra Mile Award to STEP2, new name coming soon, air quality jobs and open board positions
06/23/2023
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Washoe County Health District Seeks Comment on Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan
05/26/2023
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Local Carnicería joins Washoe County Health District to incentivize healthier food options for the Latino Community
05/26/2023
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Health District-Air Quality Management Division announces document drop box
05/20/2023
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Mpox cases rising around the nation – Washoe County residents advised to take precaution
05/19/2023
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Despite end of Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration, vaccines & info are still available in Washoe County
05/11/2023
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A ‘May’ of Sunshine: Health District kicks off Air Quality Awareness Week, National Bike Month
05/01/2023
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2nd bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available to all residents 65+ or certain immunocompromised individuals
04/27/2023
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Health District WIC Program has nutrition resources, education available for families affected by SNAP reductions
03/28/2023
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Root for the Reno Aces and Enjoy Healthy Food Options at Greater Nevada Field
03/23/2023
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COVID-19 AND FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE AT NEVADA URBAN INDIANS’ HEALTH FAIR AND POW WOW
03/03/2023
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Legislative Update: Senate Bill 118 to fund public health heard and passed out of Committee unanimously
02/17/2023
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Health District reports tobacco use, poor nutrition, lack of exercise as significant risk factors
02/02/2023
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Residents should avoid consuming all baked goods purchased at Happy Tiers Bakery in Incline Village
01/25/2023
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Public Health Alert: Residents should avoid consuming kimchi products from Yim’s Produce and Seafood
01/18/2023
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Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County
12/15/2022
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UPDATE: Yellow Burn Code rescinded; use of wood-burning devices allowed again in Washoe County
11/23/2022
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Yellow Burn Code issued; use of wood-burning devices ‘discouraged’ in Washoe County
11/21/2022
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Health District encourages residents to go Smoke-Free for the Great American Smokeout
11/17/2022
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