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In our region, as well as in many areas across the country, there have been massive spikes in COVID-19 transmissions over the past few months. Even as restaurants and bars were reopened, daily positive cases were generally staying within single digits inside the Quad-County region.

However, between October and December, both test positivity rates as well as overall cases — and deaths — have seen a massive increase. Local health organizations are now not only fighting against the disease, but against misinformation campaigns as well.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 that there are 9 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. We are also reporting 308 new cases and 164 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 6,777, with 3,312 recoveries and 68 deaths; 3,397 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 that there are 49 new cases and 62 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 6,469, with 3,148 recoveries and 59 deaths; 3,262 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a male Douglas County resident in his 80’s. CCHHS is also reporting 402 new cases and 6 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 that there are two additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individuals were a male Carson City resident in his 90s and a male Lyon County resident in his 70s.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 that there are 143 new cases and 18 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 5,869, with 3,048 recoveries and 56 deaths; 2,765 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 that there are 273 new cases and 11 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 5,726, with 3,030 recoveries and 56 deaths; 2,640 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Storey County resident.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 that there are 8 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. The individuals were 5 Carson City residents, a Douglas County resident, a Lyon County resident, and a Storey County resident.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Dec. 1, that there are 11 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a Lyon County resident. We are also reporting 124 new cases and 3 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,893, with 2,413 recoveries and 34 deaths; 2,446 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 that there 113 new cases and 107 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,769, with 2,410 recoveries and 33 deaths; 2,326 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services reported Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 that there are 342 new cases and 84 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,656, with 2,303 recoveries and 33 deaths; 2,320 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 that there are 161 new cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 4,314, with 2,062 recoveries and 33 deaths; 2,062 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 that there has been a significant increase in positive cases over the last week. Since Nov. 16, 2020, CCHHS has received over 1,000 positive results for the Quad-County region. Due to the high volume of cases, not all positive cases have been contacted. CCHHS is working to investigate the cases and reduce the back log in positive results.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. The individual was a Carson City resident. CCHHS is also reporting 35 new cases and 36 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 2,993, with 2,219 recoveries and 33 deaths; 741 cases remain active.

Most people are aware that when they turn 65, they become eligible for Medicare. However, what people don’t always understand is that there are options available beyond Original Medicare — the healthcare benefits you receive from the government.

CARSON CITY — On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, the state agency that connects Nevadans to budget-appropriate Qualified Health Plans through the online marketplace known as Nevada Health Link, kicked off its eighth Open Enrollment Period and its second year operating as a State Based Exchange.

CARSON CITY — With Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway, the Nevada Health Centers Mammovan is celebrating 20 years of service with screenings this week, including one in Carson City on Monday.

Nevada Health Center in Carson City is hosting a drive-thru flu clinic today, Wednesday, Oct. 14. The clinic is from 1 to 4 p.m. in the northeast parking lot of Nevada Health Centers, 3325 Research Way, Carson City.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from qualified candidates who are interested in appointment to the office of Ward 3 Supervisor by the Board of Supervisors, Pursuant to Art. 2, 2.030(1) of the Carson City Charter.

Carson City Health and Human Services will be combining drive-thru COVID-19 testing and flu vaccination events for Quad County residents in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. Residents can choose to receive a flu vaccine and/or a COVID-19 test at each event from the comfort of their vehicle. No appointments or reservations needed.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings, released its 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings Tuesday, naming Carson Tahoe Health No. 1 for Best Hospitals in Nevada.

On Saturday, the Associated Press first reported that Patricia Ackerman led the NV-02 field in fundraising for 2020’s second quarter.

“We still have a long climb ahead of us, but the wind is at our backs.” Ackerman stated. “Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this race.”

Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada Congressional District 2, last Friday stated her vehement opposition to news that President Donald Trump plans to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the Bureau of Land Management Director.

Gov. Steve Sisolak has released a proposal ahead of a special legislative session slated to begin Wednesday in Carson City that would slash and shift hundreds of millions of dollars from agency budgets and other programs to close an estimated $1.2 billion shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

On Tuesday, Senator Harry Reid threw the weight of an early endorsement to Patricia Ackerman, candidate for Nevada’s second congressional district.

Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will offer mammography screenings in Carson City and other areas of northern Nevada over the next two weeks.

On Thursday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak highlighted the State’s recent progress in efforts to battle COVID-19 in Nevada. At the end of April, when announcing the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan, Gov. Sisolak laid out five criteria State officials would monitor as the State began a gradual, phased in reopening process.

Democrats competing in the Congressional District 2 primary have poured tens of thousands of dollars into the race in the hopes of pulling off a historic first: winning a Northern Nevada seat no Democrat has ever won.