New COVID-19 cases in Carson City and Lyon County, 3 recoveries on Tuesday

Quad-County Emergency Operations Center reported three new positive cases and two recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Tuesday.

This brings the total number of cases to 127, with 84 recoveries and two deaths, 41 cases remain active.

The new cases are:

• A female Lyon County resident in her 20s
• A male Carson City resident under the age of 18
• A male Carson City resident in his 80s

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 is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.

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

The positive test result for the individual who is not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 is included in the overall case count. The lab is experiencing a high volume of tests. Results from the asymptomatic community-based testing locations may take longer than expected. CCHHS will contact those tested by phone when their results are in.

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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/.