Two COVID-19 deaths in Lyon County, 139 new cases reported Tuesday

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Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individuals were:

  • A male Lyon County resident in his 60’s
  • A male Lyon County resident in his 90’s

CCHHS is also reporting 139 new cases and 40 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 8,991, with 4,352 recoveries and 108 deaths; 4,531 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease.

CountyTotal CasesActive CasesRecoveredDeaths
Carson City4,8922,5802,26349
Douglas County1,92295994815
Lyon County2,1129691,10142
Storey County6523402
TOTAL8,9914,5314,352108

Gender and age break down of the cases by county as well as the cases by zip code, found at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/ will be updated as information becomes available. Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website (nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/).

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents

Testing is for Quad-County (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County) residents ONLY. All others will be turned away. Events may be canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather is expected. Testing is free of charge. Events are first come, first served, no appointments or reservations. To view all upcoming events through January 2021 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/.

DateTimeLocation
12/30/202012 p.m. to 2 p.mStorey County Public Works100 Toll Rd, Virginia City
12/31/202012 p.m. to 2 p.mCarson City Corporate Yard549 Airport Rd, Carson City

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) 434-1988.

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