6 new COVID-19 cases among Carson City, Douglas and Lyon counties

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

This brings the total number of cases to 1,338, with 1,224 recoveries and 16 deaths, 98 cases remain active. 

The new cases are:

• A female Carson City resident in her 20s with no connection to a previously reported case. 
• A male Carson City resident in his 20s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Lyon County resident in his 90s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Douglas County resident in his 90s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Carson City resident in her 20s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Carson City resident in her 20s 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 Saturday. For convenience, 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. 

• Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to noon.
  • 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.