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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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday afternoon to a vehicle that apparently drove into the 99 Cents Only Store on East William Street.

UPDATE 4PM: Traffic has been released on westbound I-80 at Donner Lake Interchange, but expect long delays. Chain controls still in effect.
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UPDATE 1:47PM: From Caltrans: I-80 is closed between Kingvale and Donner Lake Road due to extremely heavy snowfall and multiple collisions. No estimated time of reopening.
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With Christmas Eve travelers going east and westbound over the Sierra along two major highways, a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Winter Storm Warning along the west slope of the Sierra in California, it is almost a sure bet motorists will experience delays before reaching their final destinations.

As we look back on 2018, staff members and correspondents at Tahoe Onstage select their favorite concerts and explain why. They had a lot to choose from, as the online music publication covered more than 100 shows, providing previews and reviews alike.

UPDATE: Episodes of the new television sitcom "Casino Boss" will begin airing Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 on Charter Spectrum Cable Channel 190, the Carson Nugget said.
The program will then air daily at 4 p.m., 8 p.m. and 12 a.m. until Jan. 31, 2019.
Go to www.casinobosstv.com for more information about the series.
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UPDATE: Carson Nugget officials said Monday that the time and date for airing the TV sitcom "Casino Boss" have changed. It was to originally begin airing on Wednesday. We will update this when we have the correct start date.
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The pilot episode of “Casino Boss,” a TV sitcom filmed this summer in Carson City about the inner workings of a casino starring comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo will be shown on Charter cable sometime in the near future.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony grand larceny of an vehicle, a sheriff’s deputy said.

The Nevada State Museum tips its hat to a seminal figure in the city’s history and continues its months-long celebration leading up to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Carson City U.S. Branch Mint with this month’s medallion minting on Historic Coin Press No. 1.

The Nevada Humane Society in Carson City saw another success story as part of its Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Drive to find homes for 1,000 homeless pets this holiday season.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 24-30, 2018. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Nathan Tack, a sixth grader, defended his title from last year and won the school-level competition of the National Geography Bee on Dec. 20, 2018.

Western Nevada College’s three campuses will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1. WNC’s Carson City and Fallon campuses will resume regular business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 2.

A 48 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:12 a.m. in the 3500 block of Northgate Lane for suspicion of felony child abuse, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

Winter weather will arrive in time for Christmas with a good chance of rain turning to light snow Monday night into Christmas morning around Carson City and valley areas and a solid chance for snow accumulation in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Let the countdown begin. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

This is the last day to see Santa Claus at the Carson Mall and aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

Carson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.

A partial government shutdown affects roughly a quarter of the federal employees, as the rest have funding through September. Some functions will continue. Security and safety will largely be unaffected, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. Air traffic controllers and airline safety inspectors will not be affected for holiday travel.

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Akron came into Lawlor Events Center with the NCAA’s 18th ranked scoring defense, limiting opponents to 39 percent from the floor and 31 percent from distance. Their record included four losses, but only by a combined 12 points.

Photo album of Christmas decorations around the State Capitol and parts of the downtown historic district.

Carson City emergency crews are returning to the intersection of Koontz Lane and South Carson Street, responding to a second two-vehicle accident at that intersection Saturday afternoon.

According to arriving Sheriff's deputies, one vehicle appears to have T-boned another at the intersection.

Traffic on both Koontz Lane and South Carson Street are affected as Koontz is closed to southbound Carson Street traffic, which is being diverted onto South Curry Street.

No reports of any injuries at this time.

Another two-vehicle accident on South Carson Street has shut down the No. 1 and 2 southbound travel lanes just south of Clearview Drive and across from Snyder Avenue.

This is the second motor vehicle accident on South Carson Street Saturday afternoon. One female patient is being transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with unknown injuries.

Motorists should expect more traffic delays in the area and are advised to seek alternate routes of travel.

UPDATE: 2:35PM: Care Flight did land momentarily on South Carson Street, but the patient declined air transport and instead is being transported via ground ambulance to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
The victim's condition and the extent of their injuries is unknown.
Meanwhile, the northbound lands of South Carson Street have been reopened. Southbound lanes remain closed between Moses and Koontz. Traffic control measures remain in place at Moses and Curry, as well as Koontz and Curry.
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A 37 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 5:49 p.m. in the area of N. Saliman Road and E. Fifth Street on multiple felony prescription drug offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including the transport and sale of them.

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For the record, I believe in Santa Claus. Yup, I do.

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Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

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