Carson City, Quad-County COVID-19 Tuesday update: 6 deaths, 18 new cases, 99 recoveries
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 that there are 6 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. CCHHS is also reporting 18 new cases and 99 additional recoveries of COVID-19.
The low number of cases reported today is due to a lull in testing that occurred during the holidays. This brings the total number of cases to 9,547, with 4,943 recoveries and 128 deaths; 4,476 cases remain active.
The individuals were:
— A female Carson City resident in her 90’s
— A male Lyon County resident in his 90’s
— A male Carson City resident in his 60’s
— A female Carson City resident in her 90’s
— A female Carson City resident in her 80’s
— A male Douglas County resident in his 80’s
Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease.
Carson City
-5,150 Total Cases (+8 from 1/4)
-2,423 Active (-54 from 1/4)
-2,665 Recovered (+58 from 1/4)
-62 Deaths (+4 from 1/4)
Douglas County
-2,075 Total (+2 from 1/4)
-996 Active (-27 from 1/4)
-1,060 Recovered (+30 from 1/4)
-19 Deaths (+1 from 1/4)
Lyon County
-2,256 Total (+8 from 1/4)
-1,039 Active (-4 from 1/4)
-1,172 Recovered (+11 from 1/4)
-46 Deaths (+1 from 1/4)
Storey County
-66 Total (+0 from 1/4)
-18 Active (+0 from 1/4)
-46 Recoveries (+0 from 1/4)
-2 Deaths (+0 from 1/4)
TOTAL
-9,547 Total Cases (+18 from 1/4)
-4,476 Active Cases (-87 from 1/4)
-4,943 Recovered (+99 from 1/4)
-126 Deaths (+6 from 1/4)
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: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov
Quad-County COVID-19 Daily Update Change
Due to a growing number of daily cases, CCHHS will no longer be providing specific details about each individual case. As of Oct. 26, CCHHS will only report on the number of new cases, recoveries, and deaths for each county.
Website tracks case exposures, demographics for 2-week period
Quad-County COVID-19 weekly reports are now available. These reports highlight case exposures and demographics for a 2 week period in the Quad-County Region as well for each individual county or municipality (Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County). Go here to view the reports.
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.
Dates and locations for January testing events have been determined. To view all upcoming events through January 2021 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/
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.