22 deaths reported this week from COVID-19 in the Quad Counties along with 350 new cases, and 238 recoveries

An average of over 3 people per day died this week from COVID-19 in the Quad Counties, with 22 total deaths being reported.

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting November 4 and ending November 10, 2021.

COVID-19 Case Update

For the week, CCHHS is reporting 22 deaths, 350 new cases, and 238 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 20,823, with 15,773 recoveries and 361 deaths; 4,689 cases remain active.

Carson City had 5 deaths, 111 new cases, and 68 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 10 new cases per day with a 5.2 percent test positivity rate.

Douglas County had 8 deaths, 109 new cases, and 54 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 10 new cases per day with a 12.4 percent test positivity rate.

Lyon County had 9 deaths, 128 new cases, and 112 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 11 new cases per day with a 13.1 percent test positivity rate.

Storey County had 2 new cases and 4 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 percent test positivity rate.


COVID-19 Vaccination Update

As of November 10, 2021, approximately 199,902 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers. CCHHS has administered 72,102 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 85,616 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 94,074 have initiated it (received the first dose of a 2-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna. This number also includes those who completed the series). 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, 32,881 residents have been completely vaccinated and 35,967 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 65.1 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Douglas County, 25,064 residents have been completely vaccinated and 27,459 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 56.9 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Lyon County, 26,891 residents have been completely vaccinated and 29,779 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 52.9 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

In Storey County, 780 residents have been completely vaccinated and 869 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 20.1 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.

Quad-County Breakthrough Cases

Vaccine breakthrough cases are individuals who testing positive for COVID-19 more than 14 days after they have completed all recommended doses of an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine. Since February 1, 2021, out of the total population in the Quad-County region who are fully vaccinated, approximately 1,407 people out of 100k are cases and approximately 9,697 unvaccinated people out of 100k are cases.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Ages 5 to 11

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in children ages 5 to 11. Children ages 5 through 11 years receive one-third of the adult dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Adolescents ages 12 years and older receive the same dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as adults. Your child will need a second shot of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 3 weeks after their first shot. CCHHS is offering the Pediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at all community vaccination events. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html

To view the Pfizer Vaccine Information Fact Sheet for use in individuals 5 through 11 years of age visit https://www.fda.gov/media/153717/download


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. Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen booster doses are available for those who are eligible. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose, third dose, or booster dose.

To find all Quad-County COVID-19 vaccination events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/

Community-Based COVID-19 Testing

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.

To find all 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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Jeff Leep and his Catahoula Mardi Gras Party Band will perform at the Carson City Rotary Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom. The event features dancing, Cajun and Creole food, a raffle, live auction and Mardi Gras costume contest.

Another round of moderate snowfall around Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno this Sunday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the region.

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education department will be offering a free demo day for its R.I.P.P.E.D. fitness class on Wednesday, Feb. 20. R.I.P.P.E.D. combines resistance and cardio training for a total body workout, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Good morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.

A lone coyote was spotted Saturday afternoon in the fields west of N. Ormsby Blvd, site of the former Anderson Ranch property, searching the frozen, snow-covered landscape for a fresh, warm meal to take back to her den.

The Wheel House in Carson City was the place to be Saturday afternoon for skateboarders, scooter riders and fans of the wheeled sports.

Celtic music trio Tres Noctambule has cancelled this evening's performance as the current weather conditions made it difficult for the musicians travel to Carson City. We will notify everyone of the new date as soon as it settled. We will honor all tickets purchased to tonight's show and also give refunds if any ticket holders have a conflict for the new date. The Brewery Arts Center thanks the public for your understanding and continued support.

The way karma works, what goes around comes around.

In Carson City, the good karma of helping others has spread to innovative projects like the Karma Boxes, a community-based project that promotes human kindness through giving and service.

A 42 year-old Dayton man was arrested early Friday morning at 1:37 a.m. in the 2200 block of E. William Street for a pair of felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including methamphetamine trafficking and drug possession for sales.

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Residents of Richards Crossing Apartments in Carson City gathered to enjoy a variety of homemade soups, breads, salads and desserts presented by the Sierra Tahoe Branch and Auxiliary No. 137 of the Fleet Reserve Association.

This event was held on a snowy and cold Thursday evening, February 7, 2019. It has become an annual event enjoyed by all.

For those weary from all the snow around Carson City so far this month, about the only good news to share is that your weekend is here and there's plenty to do indoors if winter recreation isn't your thing.

From workshops to live music, a skate demo at The WheelHouse and even a special "Caturday Night Out" at the Carson Nugget to help homeless felines in the area, there are places to go around Carson City where you can keep warm, stay dry and have fun!

Hello fellow anglers, Not really the right weather to go fishing recently. But us die hards will get out there no matter what. Before we get to some reports, I would like to put a few rumors and report to rest.

The National Endowment for the Arts announced this week that it has awarded grants totaling $90,000 to seven arts organizations and agencies in Nevada for support in projects planned in fiscal year 2019. The Carson City Arts Initiave took home $10,000 for artist talks, art exhibits and more.

A man and woman were arrested Thursday afternoon on multiple felony offenses, including child abuse, drug possession and prohibited person possessing a firearm, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

A 57 year-old Carson City man has been identified as the fatality in Thursday night's multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 580 just south of the Galena Creek Bridge.

Philip Dale Hatley of Carson City was killed after he had exited his vehicle and was struck by another that had lost control on the freeway.

Lyon County crews have been working around the clock addressing flash flooding and snow removal. The area of east Dayton known as the Ranchos still has standing water in many locations.

Zig Ziglar said, “I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.”

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According to the Carson City Board of Supervisors and Board of Health agenda for the upcoming Feb. 21 meeting, the University of Nevada, Reno Police will begin staffing the Western Nevada Campus by July 1, 2019 in an Interlocal Agreement for operational support between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the University of Nevada, Reno Police Services.

Senate Bill 7 was profiled on Nov. 14, 2018, and is summarized as, “An act relating to crimes; providing that a person who is less than 14 years of age for prostitution is guilty of sex trafficking; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”

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UPDATE: 9:30AM: Power appears to have been restored to Carson City customers, according to NVEnergy.com.
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NV Energy has reported that more than 4,600 power customers are without electricity Friday morning.

Four outage points have been reported so far in Carson City, including two in the area of N. Carson and William streets; one in the area of South Curry and S. Carson streets; and a fourth near Fairview Drive and S. Roop Street.

Damage to NV Energy equipment has been reported as the cause of the outages, which were reported around 8:50 a.m. Friday morning.

Chains or traction tires are required on the following road ways in and out of Carson City Friday:

— Interstate 580 through Carson City, from the Spooner Junction at South Carson Street to Eastlake Blvd at the top of Lakeview Hill.

— U.S. Highway 50 from the Highway 395 junction at William Street to Deer Run Road in Carson City, and mile post 14 in Carson City to mile post 10.8 in Churchill County.

UPDATE: 7:48AM: Western Nevada College campuses in Carson City and Douglas County are now closed Friday due to weather.
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UPDATE: 7:20AM: All valley and lake schools in Douglas County are now closed for a snow day, the DCSD web site said in an update.
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Douglas County valley schools are operating on a 90-minute delay, according to the Douglas County School District web site, and the morning early childhood program is canceled for Carson Valley schools.

Zephyr Cove Elementary School is closed today for a snow day.

Snow and rain, rain and snow and even thunder and lightning strikes. We've seen it all this week. If you're living in the Carson City region, you know all you have to do is wait a few minutes to have the weather change on you. Welcome to Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 and the beginning of the President's Day weekend. Carson City schools are closed today and Monday for the holiday. Gusty winds and another round of snow is expected today so take notice and be careful on the roadways.

Thursday night at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City featured a Valentine's showcase of locally produced films featured and judged as part of the "Tell Me You Love Me" Short Romance Film competition.

UPDATE 8:40PM: The Nevada Highway Patrol reports one lane of northbound I-580 is now open north of the Bowers Mansion exit. Traffic is moving slowly past the scene of the fatal crash. NHP urges motorists to watch for first responders and drive with extreme caution.
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UPDATE 8:06PM: Nevada Highway Patrol troopers remain on scene Thursday night at the fatal crash on the Galena Bridge. There are approximately 10-15 vehicles involved with one confirmed fatality. There is not an estimated time for reopening northbound I-580. NHP advises motorists to use alternate routes.
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Northbound Interstate 580 at mile marker 12 in Washoe County near the Galena Bridge is closed Thursday night due to a fatal crash at the Bowers Mansion exit, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

On Fannette island in the middle of Emerald Bay, the only (official) island in Lake Tahoe, used to live a toeless hermit by the name of Captain Dick “Them’s My Toes” Barter, who some say still haunts Fannette Island to this day.

Students from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Ensemble Work and earned other recognition at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival West held recently in Sacramento.