Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services reports 49 new COVID-19 cases and 158 recoveries in the Quad County area from Saturday, March 6 to Monday, March 8, 2021. No new deaths were reported.
Saturday (3/6/2021)
There were 12 new cases and 54 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brought the total number of cases to 11,352, with 9,345 recoveries and 209 deaths; 1,798 cases remained active.
Sunday (3/7/2021)
There were 16 new cases and 48 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brought the total number of cases to 11,362, with 9,405 recoveries and 209 deaths; 1,748 cases remained active.
Monday (3/8/2021)
Today we are reporting reporting 21 new cases and 56 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region.
The weekend numbers and today’s numbers bring the total number of cases to 11,383, with 9,461 recoveries and 209 deaths; 1,713 cases remain active.
Carson City (*Population: 56,546)
-5,954 Total Cases (+14 from 3/5)
-807 Active (-107 from 3/5)
-5,031 Recovered (+121 from 3/5)
-116 Deaths (+0 from 3/5)
Douglas County (*Population: 49,695)
-2,558 Total (+13 from 3/5)
-433 Active (-14 from 3/5)
-2,092 Recovered (+27 from 3/5)
-33 Deaths (+0 from 3/5)
Lyon County (*Population: 57,987)
-2,790 Total (+15 from 3/5)
-465 Active (-7 from 3/5)
-2,268 Recovered (+22 from 3/5)
-57 Deaths (+0 from 3/5)
Storey County (*Population: 4,465)
-81 Total (+1 from 3/5)
-8 Active (+1 from 3/5)
-70 Recoveries (+0 from 3/5)
-3 Deaths (+0 from 3/5)
TOTAL (*Population: 168,693)
-11,383 Total Cases (+43 from 3/5)
-1,713 Active Cases (-127 from 3/5)
-9,461 Recovered (+170 from 3/5)
-208 Deaths (+0 from 3/5)
Population information taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility, New Group
Starting March 10, 2021, the agriculture and food processing group will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the Quad-County Region. Individuals within this group who work in the Quad County region can schedule an appointment now for an event on or after March 10, 2020.
To schedule an appointment or to find additional information on eligibility visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccine/
CCHHS will continue to vaccinate those previously identified as eligible based on employment as well as those eligible in the General Population Lane, which is Quad-County residents ages 65 and older. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Proof of employment such as a badge or pay stub will be required at the time of the appointment (if eligible based on employment). Those who are eligible based on employment are to be vaccinated by jurisdiction they work in.
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, no appointments or reservations. Upcoming events are:
— March 10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Storey County Emergency Management Satellite Office (20 E St, Virginia City)
— March 12, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Carson City Corporate Yard (549 Airport Rd, Carson City)
To view all upcoming events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/
For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions related to testing, or vaccination appointment confirmation, 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. For COVID-19 vaccine questions, eligibility questions, and assistance scheduling a vaccination appointment, call the Nevada COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at 1(800) 401-0946.
