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Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 weekly update: 6 deaths, 287 new cases and 242 recoveries
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting November 11 and ending November 17, 2021.
COVID-19 Case Update
For the week, CCHHS is reporting 6 deaths, 287 new cases, and 242 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 21,110, with 16,015 recoveries and 367 deaths; 4,728 cases remain active.
Carson City had 3 deaths, 114 new cases, and 91 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 10 new cases per day with a 5.4% test positivity rate.
Douglas County had 1 death, 64 new cases, and 64 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 9 new cases per day with a 15.3% test positivity rate.
Lyon County had 2 deaths, 105 new cases, and 84 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 11 new cases per day with a 12.2% test positivity rate.
Storey County had 4 new cases and 3 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 21.3% test positivity rate.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of November 17, 2021, approximately 202,996 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers.
CCHHS has administered 73,056 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 86,055 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 94,753 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, 33,047 residents have been completely vaccinated and 36,256 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 65.5% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Douglas County, 25,159 residents have been completely vaccinated and 27,662 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 57.1% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Lyon County, 27,063 residents have been completely vaccinated and 29,961 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 53.2% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Storey County, 786 residents have been completely vaccinated and 874 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 20.3% 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 1,552 people out of 100k are cases and approximately 10,557 unvaccinated people out of 100k are cases.
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. Pediatric Pfizer available for those ages 5 to 11 years.
COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose, third dose, or booster dose. To find more COVID-19 vaccination events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/
— Dec. 1, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Douglas County Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville
— Dec. 2, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Storey County Senior Center, 100 Mill St, Virginia City
— Dec. 8, 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Dayton High School, 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton
— Dec. 9, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Carson City Community Center, 851 E William St, Carson CIty
COVID-19 Testing
Due to a drastic decrease in demand, CCHHS will be suspending COVID-19 testing. This includes community-based testing and testing onsite at CCHHS in Carson City. COVID-19 testing resources are available throughout the community.
Visit https://my.castlighthealth.com/corona-virus-testing-sites/ to find a test near you.
For COVID-19 questions, testing resources, 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.