Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 weekly update: 9 deaths, 570 new cases, 171 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is providing the Quad County community with a weekly update for the week starting August 19 and ending August 25, 2021.

COVID-19 Case Update
For the week, CCHHS is reporting 9 deaths, 570 new cases, and 171 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 15,339, with 13,591 recoveries and 252 deaths; 1,496 cases remain active.

Carson City had 3 deaths, 186 new cases, and 47 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 29 new cases per day with a 16.6% test positivity rate.

Douglas County had 2 deaths, 162 new cases, and 41 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 16 new cases per day with a 22.5% test positivity rate.

Lyon County had 4 deaths, 217 new cases, and 80 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 24 new cases per day with a 23.2% test positivity rate.

Storey County had 5 new cases and 2 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 16.7% test positivity rate.

COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 25, 2021, approximately 178,128 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers. CCHHS has administered 70,020 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

Approximately 78,118 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 86,272 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, 30,379 residents have been completely vaccinated and 33,312 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 60.7% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Douglas County, 23,393 residents have been completely vaccinated and 25,460 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 53.0% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Lyon County, 23,549 residents have been completely vaccinated and 26,725 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 47.0% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Storey County, 707 residents have been completely vaccinated and 775 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 17.3% 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, second, and third doses for those who are immunocompromised. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose or third dose.

— August 31, 2021, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Carson City Community Center Ponderosa Room, 851 E. William St, Carson City.

— Sept. 1, 2021, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Storey County Senior Center, 100 Mill St, Virginia City

To find more COVID-19 vaccination events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/

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. Tests are available free of charge, on a first come, first serve basis; no appointments or pre-registration needed.

— August 31, 2021, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Mills Park Seely Loop, (off of Saliman Rd), Carson City
— Sept. 1, 2021, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Storey County Senior Center, 100 Mill St, Virginia City

To find additional COVID-19 testing locations visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/cchhs-covid-19-t....

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.

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