Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources
DRI COVID-19 Guidelines
Updated July 30, 2021.
DRI’s campuses in Reno and Las Vegas are officially reopened as of July 1, 2021. All employees and campus visitors are encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination. To find a vaccine provider, please visit Immunize Nevada.
In response to a directive issued by Nevada Governor Sisolak, all unvaccinated and vaccinated DRI employees and members of the public will be required to wear a face covering while inside any building or structure on any NSHE campus or property, including DRI’s Reno and Las Vegas campuses, effective Friday, July 30, 2021. This new mandate may remain in effect until the vaccination rate increases and the level of COVID-19 transmissions decreases in Nevada’s high-risk counties.
COVID-19 Vaccine Locator
Find a local vaccine provider from the Immunize Nevada website.
COVID-19 News & Notifications
DRI communications below contain information regarding COVID-19 on our Reno and Las Vegas campuses.
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, DRI was notified that an individual at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI’s Reno campus had an individual test positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI’s Reno campus had an individual test positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Thursday, September 2, 2021, a DRI employee at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Friday, September 3, 2021, a DRI employee at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Friday, August 27, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Thursday, August 19, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Friday, August 19, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Friday, August 13, 2021, Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI employee at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, the Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Reno Campus
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that a DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI employee at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI’s Las Vegas Campus
On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that DRI employee at our Las Vegas campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Second Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI Reno Campus
On Monday, August 17, 2020, Desert Research Institute was notified that a second DRI employee at our Reno campus tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Clery Notice: Positive Case of Coronavirus on DRI 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).
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.
Thank you, DRI Office of External Affairs and Communications