Lyon County reports two new COVID-19 cases; hospitalizations double to 8

Carson City Health and Human Services reported two new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Friday.

This brings the total number of cases to 246, with 178 recoveries and seven deaths, 61 cases remain active.

The new cases are:

• A female Lyon County resident in her 40s with connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Lyon County resident under the age of 18 with connection to a previously reported case.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease. Due to medical privacy requirements and to protect their identity, no further information about the cases will be released.

Gender and age break down of the cases by county as well as the cases by zip code is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.

Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website (nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/).

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 283-4789.

Stay informed. For updates and information on COVID-19 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.