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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Three were arrested Friday after officers were dispatched to a north Carson Street casino for a fight involving two couples, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

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SATURDAY:

Judge Tom Armstrong announced Friday that he seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011.

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The Ron Wood Center in Carson City is distributing their annual Christmas dinner food baskets this week throughout Carson City. The baskets are being gifted to local foster families and the elderly, as well as to recipients recommended by Juvenile Probation and Safe School Professionals.

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Friday, Dec. 22

Join Muscle Powered on these leader-led walks, hikes or bike rides for January 2018! Explore the many walking paths and trails around Carson City as well as learn some local history associated with many of the places we go.

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