Carson City resident in her 60s dies from COVID-19

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. The individual was a female Carson City resident in her 60’s.

CCHHS is also reporting 30 new cases and 57 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 11,340, with 9,291 recoveries and 209 deaths; 1,840 cases remain active.

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility- New Group

Starting March 10, 2021, the agriculture and food processing group will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the Quad-County Region. Individuals within this group who work in the Quad-County region can schedule an appointment for an event on or after March 10, 2021. To schedule an appointment visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccine/. 

Vaccinations are by appointment only. Proof of employment such as a badge or pay stub will be required at the time of the appointment (if eligible based on employment). Those who are eligible based on employment are to be vaccinated by jurisdiction they work in. 

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. Testing is free of charge, no appointments or reservations. To view all upcoming events visit  https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/. 

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions related to testing, or vaccination appointment confirmation, 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. For COVID-19 vaccine questions, eligibility questions, and assistance scheduling a vaccination appointment, call the Nevada COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1(800) 401-0946.