Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Six New Cases and Two Recoveries bring totals to 143
Quad-County Emergency Operations Center (Quad EOC) is reporting six new positive cases and two recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 143, with 92 recoveries and two deaths, 49 cases remain active.
The new cases are:
A female Carson City resident in her 40’s
A female Carson City resident in her 30’s
A female Douglas County resident in her 40’s
An adult female Carson City resident in her teens
A female Carson City resident in her 30’s
A male Carson City resident in his 40’s
Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease. Due to medical privacy requirements and to protect their identity, no further information about the cases will be released.
Gender and age break down of the cases by county is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/. Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website (nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/).
The lab is experiencing a high volume of tests. Results from the asymptomatic community-based testing locations are taking longer than expected. CCHHS will contact those tested by phone when their results are available.
For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline 7 days a week, 8 am to 5 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 283-4789.
Stay informed. For updates and more information on COVID-19 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/.