Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on Campus
On Friday, August 14, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). DRI issues the following notice of communicable disease that occurred on the DRI Reno Campus, Northern Nevada Science Center at 2215 Parkway., Reno, Nevada.
The health and well-being of our students and employees is something that is taken very seriously and is of the highest priority. We are issuing the following notice of communicable disease as an abundance of caution.
Date/Time of Incident: August 11, 2020
Location of Incident: DRI Reno Campus – Northern Nevada Science Center Building
Description of Incident: The employee accessed areas of DRI Reno Campus, Northern Nevada Science Center building. The Washoe County Health District will contact those who may have been exposed due to extended close contact with the patient and will determine if further testing is needed.
The Washoe County Health District encourages anyone with concerns to call the General Public Helpline at 775-328-2427. The number is live Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for COVID-19 questions.