9 new COVID-19 cases Thursday in Quad County region

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting nine new cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region on Thursday. This brings the total number of cases to 1,332, with 1,222 recoveries and 16 deaths, 94 cases remain active.

The new cases are:

• A male Douglas County resident in his 40’s with a connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Carson City resident under the age of 18 with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Carson City resident in his 70’s with a connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Douglas County resident in his 60’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Carson City resident in his 40’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Carson City resident in her 60’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Douglas County resident in her 70’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Lyon County resident in his 30’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Lyon County resident in his 40’s 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-Thru Flu Vaccination & COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents

The first drive-thru flu vaccination and COVID-19 testing event for Quad-County residents is this Saturday! For convivence, CCHHS is contracted to bill most insurances. For uninsured we ask for a $20 administration fee however no one will be turned away for the inability to pay. CCHHS is not contracted with Tricare or labor unions. Testing is free of charge; first come, first served, no appointments or reservations.

• October 3^rd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Douglas High School (1670 NV-88, Minden)

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 283-4789.