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Written by Catherine Nielsen on .

Please note the contents of this post are meant to be a resource and do not take the place of direct guidance from State or Federal officials. On this page you will find local/state and national/federal resources and news. Follow us on Facebook @NVGCDD for more information.

Read our COVID-19 Contingency Plan and Operating Procedures

Stay Safe!

  • Avoid all non-essential travel and social interactions.
  • Work from home, when possible, and do not gather in groups.
  • Stay at least 6 feet apart from others.
  • Persons 50+ years old and those who have chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, cancer or a weakened immune system are most at risk.
  • Stay home, local community transmission is common and if you are sick, you must stay home.
  • If you have symptoms, assume you have COVID-19. Persons with mild or moderate symptoms should not seek medical care nor try to get tested. Staying home can save the life of another Nevadan.
  • Testing is not needed if you have mild or moderate symptoms.  It will not change clinical care. COVID-19 testing should remain for people who need to be hospitalized for severe illness.
  • If your symptoms get worse, after three to four days, consult with your doctor by phone.
  • Stay home for at least seven days after your symptoms started and be fever-free/without cough or sore throat for three days without the assistance of medicine before returning to your routine.

For most people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low. It is important to remember, however, that older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, or heart disease, are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

If you must go to places where others may be, engage in social distancing. When out in the community,  keep at least 6 feet of space between you and others, avoid handshakes, and greet others in ways that do not include physical contact. It is important to remember that this virus is spread through contact with people who have the virus, whether they show symptoms or not.

NGCDD Emergency Planning Toolkit

Accessible document with information and resources on emergency planning, your rights during an emergency, what to do if your rights aren’t being met, how to stay connected, things you can do and how to get help if you’re feeling depressed, anxious, stressed or scared and a fillable form for helping you, emergency responders and healthcare professionals communicate your important information and needs.

Download our Emergency Planning Toolkit

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Vaccines

Transportation for Medicaid recipients: if you are eligible for Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) you can schedule a ride to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Because Nevada Medicaid understands how important it is for recipients to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the scheduling for this specific service will be expedited and recipients do not have to schedule a ride five days in advance because same day rides will be authorized, as possible. The following link is a flyer in English and Spanish with more detailed information about this special transportation option: COVID-19 Vaccine NET Information Flyer.

  • Immunize Nevada find vaccination plans where you live, if you’re in a priority group, who to contact if you need a ride and sign up to get notified when it’s your turn.
  • NACDD’s Get Out The Vaccine #GOtV! provides relevant and accurate up-to-date information on the COVID-19 vaccine for you, your family, & your community!
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People With Specific Diseases/Conditions

Mental Heal and Crisis Response

Your Rights During COVID

Contact Your Representatives

Find names and contact information for Nevada’s Federal and State representatives on our Legislative Information Page. You can use these contacts to educate policy makers.

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Financial Information and Stimulus Checks

Consejos de seguridad de COVID-19 de auto-defensores en español