Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting 11 new cases and 46 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 11,207, with 8,943 recoveries and 207 deaths; 2,057 cases remain active.

CCHHS COVID-19 Vaccinations- 65+

Starting March 1, 2021 CCHHS will be vaccinating Quad-County residents ages 65 and older. These vaccinations will occur simultaneously with the employment lane vaccinations. CCHHS opened vaccination events next week specifically for residents ages 65 and older.

The events are by appointment ONLY. Quad-County residents 65 and older will be able to schedule an appointment at any future CCHHS vaccination event.

To make an appointment and to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccine/.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents

– 3/02/2021

9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Douglas County Community Center

1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville

– 3/03/2021

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

New Yerington City Hall

14 East Goldfield Ave, Yerington

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, no appointments or reservations.

Kelsey is a fourth-generation Nevadan, investigative journalist and college professor working in the Sierras. She is an advocate of high desert agriculture, rescue dogs, and analog education.