New COVID cases climbing in Quad County area

For July 22-28, Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 162 new cases and 74 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
This brings the total number of cases to 13,493, with 12,946 recoveries and 233 deaths; 314 cases remain active.

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

Carson City had 51 new cases and 28 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 8 new cases per day with a 11.5% test positivity rate.
Douglas County had 48 new cases and 31 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 5 new cases per day with a 11.0% test positivity rate.
Lyon County had 60 new cases and 12 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 7 new cases per day with a 11.6% test positivity rate.
Storey County had 3 new cases and 3 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 0.0% test positivity rate.
 
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
 
As of July 28, 2021, approximately 169,247 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers. CCHHS has administered 68,998 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 73,729 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 80,883 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, 28,830 residents have been completely vaccinated and 31,479 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 57.63% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Douglas County, 22,572 residents have been completely vaccinated and 24,337 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 51.16% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Lyon County, 21,676 residents have been completely vaccinated and 24,341 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 43.24% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Storey County, 651 residents have been completely vaccinated and 726 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 15.91% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
 
Upcoming CCHHS Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
 
All vaccines are available on a walk-in basis at every event for first and second doses. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose. To find more COVID-19 vaccination events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/.

Pfizer- Ages 12+

Moderna- 18+

Janssen- 18+

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing For Those With Symptoms Or Who Have Been Exposed
CCHHS will be hosting COVID-19 testing events throughout the Quad-County Region. These events are for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who were exposed to someone with COVID-19. Tests are available on a first come, first serve basis; no appointments or pre-registration needed.

• August 3, 2021 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Fuji park (601 Old Clear Creek Rd, Carson City)
• August 5, 2021 | 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Storey County Senior Center (100 Mill St, Virginia City)

CCHHS is resuming testing at our building in Cason City. Testing is for those who are experiencing symptoms and will take place one day a week, by appointment only! CCHHS testing is subject to change based on demand and transmission. To be tested, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline at (775)434-1988. To find additional COVID-19 testing locations visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/cchhs-covid-19-testing/.
For COVID-19 questions, testing, 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.