6 recoveries, new COVID-19 cases in Carson City, Douglas County

Carson City Health and Human Services reported two new positive cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Tuesday.

This brings the total number of cases to 264, with 191 recoveries and seven deaths, 66 cases remain active.

The new cases are:

• A male Douglas County resident in his 50s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Carson City resident in his 70s with no 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/).

Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents Without Symptoms

There will be two drive-through COVID-19 testing events for Quad-County residents without symptoms this week. Testing is first come, first served, no appointments or reservations.

• June 17, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Virginia City Senior Center (100 Mill St, Virginia City)
  • 75 tests available
• June 19, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Dayton High School (335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton)
  • 200 tests available.

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 more information on COVID-19 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.