Lyon County resident is 230th COVID death in Quad Counties

Carson City Health and Human Services on Thursday reported a COVID-related death during the week of July 8-14.

The individual was a Lyon County resident, CCHHS said in a news release.

CCHHS is also reporting 59 new cases and 68 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 13,232, with 12,815 recoveries and 230 deaths; 187 cases remain active.

*Population information taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.

Carson City had 12 new cases and 23 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 2 new cases per day with a 6.1% test positivity rate.

Douglas County had 11 new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 1 new case per day with a 5.9% test positivity rate.

Lyon County had 1 death, 35 new cases, and 26 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 3 new cases per day with a 10.5% test positivity rate.

Storey County had 1 new case and 2 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 7.1% test positivity rate.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of July 14, 2021, approximately 165,958 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers. CCHHS has administered 68,786 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 71,988 Quad-County residents have completed vaccination (received both doses of a 2-dose series vaccine such as Pfizer or Moderna or received the single dose Janssen vaccine) and 78,073 have initiated it (received the first dose of a 2-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna). Data is not CCHHS’ and is taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard which can be found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/.

In Carson City, 27,917 residents have been completely vaccinated and 30,218 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 55.8% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Douglas County, 22,679 residents have been completely vaccinated and 24,215 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 51.4% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Lyon County, 20,918 residents have been completely vaccinated and 23,120 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 41.73% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Storey County, 474 residents have been completely vaccinated and 520 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 11.58% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics 

You no longer need an appointment for CCHHS COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Quad-Counties region! COVID-19 vaccine events will be held throughout the community each week and all three vaccines will be available on a walk-in basis. Anyone who needs their first OR second dose is welcome! If you need your second dose, bring your immunization card with you to show when you got your first dose. To find an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination event visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/.

Upcoming CCHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

For COVID-19 questions, testing resources, or vaccine assistance, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The hotline is closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. The phone number is (775) 434-1988.