Quad-County COVID-19 Update for May 15: Three New Cases and Three Recoveries brings total to 137
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting three new positive cases and three recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 137, with 90 recoveries and two deaths, 45 cases remain active.
The new cases are:
A female Carson City resident in her 20’s
A female Lyon County resident in her 30’s
A male Carson City resident in his 20’s
Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease. Due to medical privacy requirements and to protect their identity, no further information about the cases will be released.
Gender and age break down of the cases by county is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/. Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website (nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/).
Within the community based asymptomatic tests, 1,699 of 1,798 tests have been returned, with one positive test.
The lab is experiencing a high volume of tests. Results from the asymptomatic community-based testing locations are taking longer than expected. CCHHS will contact those tested by phone when their results are available.
For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline 7 days a week, 8 am to 5 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 283-4789.
Stay informed. For updates and more information on COVID-19 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.
MEDIA: The situation is continuously evolving, to allow for more accurate number reports, situation updates can be anticipated at 6:00 pm daily, unless immediate updates are necessary.