Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
DRI COVID-19 Guidelines
Updated February 11, 2022.
On February 11, 2022, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that he is lifting Nevada’s mask mandate, effective immediately. The lifting of the mandate is inclusive of all state and NSHE employees, regardless of vaccination status. As such, masks are no longer required to be worn at DRI’s campuses. The lifting of the mandate does not prevent the wearing of masks on campus.  Anyone who wants to wear a mask may continue to do so and masks are strongly encouraged in crowded areas.
All employees and campus visitors are still encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination. To find a vaccine provider, please visit Immunize Nevada.
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COVID-19 News & Notifications
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus August 17
Today, August 17, 2022, we were also notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Monday, August 15, 2022 in the GBERL, Maxey and CRVB buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus August 17
Today, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus on Monday, August 15, 2022 in the Phase 1 building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus August 16
Today, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus on Friday, August 12, 2022 in the Phase 1 building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus August 10
Today, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus on Monday, August 8, 2022 in the Phase 1 building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus August 9
Today, Tuesday, August 9, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus Monday, August 8, 2022 in the Maxey and NNSC buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus August 7
Today, Thursday, August 4, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday.  This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in the Phase 1/SNSC and Rogers buildings.Â
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus August 4
Today, Thursday, August 4, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday.  This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 in the Phase 1/SNSC and Rogers buildings.Â
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus August 1
Today, Monday, August 1, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Thursday, July 21, 2022 in the NNSC, Maxey, and CRVB buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 28
Today, Thursday, July 28, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in the NNSC Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus July 26
Today, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus Thursday, July 21, 2022 in the Rogers Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 25
Today, Monday, July 25, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus today in the Maxey and NNSC Buildings. Individuals who were in close contact with this individual have already been notified.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Cases of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 18
Today, Monday, June 20, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Friday, June 17, 2022 in the Maxey Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 13
Today, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the NNSC and CRVB Buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus July 11
Today, Monday, July 11, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Las Vegas campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Las Vegas campus Thursday, July 7, 2022, in both the Phase I and Rogers Buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 10
Today, Sunday, July 10, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus Friday, July 8, 2022, in the NNSC and GBERL Buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 9
Today, Saturday, July 9, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the NNSC, Maxey and Sprung Buildings.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 7
This afternoon, Thursday, July 7, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in the Maxey Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 7
Today, Thursday, July 7, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus yesterday, July 6, 2022, in the CRVB Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 6
This evening, Wednesday, July 6, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Friday, July 1, 2022 in the CRVB Building.
Clery Notice: Confirmed Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus July 5
Today, Tuesday, July 5, 2022 we were notified of an individual on our Reno campus who received a positive test for the coronavirus (COVID-19) today. This individual was last on DRI’s Reno campus on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in the GBERL and Maxey Buildings.
Research Campus Operations and COVID-19 Resources
For the most current information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The Desert Research Institute is working with local and state health authorities as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our state. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has the most up-to-date information about the status of COVID-19 in the United States, prevention measures and what to do if you are feeling ill. To remain vigilant and prepared, DRI will continue to align our communication and information sharing with the Washoe County Health District, the Southern Nevada Health District, the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, and the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Questions? Contact Us
If you have a question about DRI’s response to COVID-19, or a question about ongoing research collaboration, laboratory partnership or service agreement, or potential project with a DRI faculty or staff member please email – media@dri.edu.
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