Quad County COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 5 deaths, 129 new cases, 278 recoveries
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 that there are 5 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. CCHHS is also reporting 129 new cases and 278 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
The high number of recoveries reported today is due the Nevada Department of Corrections reporting the recovery of 234 inmates to us. We cannot report inmate recoveries until receiving confirmation from NDOC. This brings the total number of cases to 9,219, with 4,727 recoveries and 119 deaths; 4,373 cases remain active.
The individuals were:
• A male Lyon County resident in his 80’s
• A female Douglas County resident in her 70’s
• A male Carson City resident in his 70’s
• A male Carson City resident in his 80’s
• A female Carson City resident in her 70’s
Carson City
-5,016 Total Cases (+71 from 12/30)
-2,408 Active (-188 from 12/30)
-2,558 Recovered (+256 from 12/30)
-57 Deaths (+3 from 12/30)
Douglas County
-1,974 Total (+36 from 12/30)
-963 Active (+26 from 12/30)
-995 Recovered (+9 from 12/30)
-16 Deaths (+1 from 12/30)
Lyon County
-2,163 Total (+22 from 12/30)
-990 Active (+11 from 12/30)
-1,129 Recovered (+10 from 12/30)
-45 Deaths (+1 from 12/30)
Storey County
-66 Total (+0 from 12/30)
-19 Active (-3 from 12/30)
-45 Recoveries (+3 from 12/30)
-2 Deaths (+0 from 12/30)
TOTAL
-9,219 Total Cases (+129 from 12/30)
-4,373 Active Cases (-154 from 12/30)
-4,727 Recovered (+278 from 12/30)
-119 Deaths (+5 from 12/30)
Gender and age break down of the cases by county as well as the cases by zip code is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/
Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov
Quad-County COVID-19 Daily Update Change
Due to a growing number of daily cases, CCHHS will no longer be providing specific details about each individual case. As of Oct. 26, CCHHS will only report on the number of new cases, recoveries, and deaths for each county.
Website tracks case exposures, demographics for 2-week period
Quad-County COVID-19 weekly reports are now available. These reports highlight case exposures and demographics for a 2 week period in the Quad-County Region as well for each individual county or municipality (Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County). Go here to view the reports.
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents
Testing is for Quad-County — Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County — residents only. All others will be turned away. Events may be canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather is expected. Testing is free of charge. Events are first come, first served, no appointments or reservations.
Dates and locations for January testing events have been determined. To view all upcoming events through January 2021 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/
For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 434-1988.