Carson City Health and Human Services
Carson City Health and Human Services is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting July 29 and ending August 4, 2021. For the week, CCHHS is reporting 2 deaths, 305 new cases and 101 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.
This brings the total number of cases to 13,798, with 13,047 recoveries and 235 deaths; 516 cases remain active.
Carson City had 1 death, 78 new cases, and 31 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 13 new cases per day with a 14.2 percent test positivity rate.
Douglas County had 63 new cases and 13 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 7 new cases per day with a 16.0 percent test positivity rate.
Lyon County had 1 death, 164 new cases, and 57 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 15 new cases per day with a 16.3 percent test positivity rate.
Storey County had 0 new cases and 0 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 0.0% test positivity rate.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of August 4, 2021, approximately 171,191 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad County providers. CCHHS has administered 69,484 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Approximately 74,506 Quad County residents have completed vaccination (received both doses of a 2-dose series vaccine such as Pfizer or Moderna or received the single dose Janssen vaccine) and 82,389 have initiated it (received the first dose of a 2-dose series such as Pfizer or Moderna).
Data is not CCHHS’ and is taken from the Nevada Health Response Dashboard which can be found at https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
In Carson City, 29,184 residents have been completely vaccinated and 32,043 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 58.33 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Douglas County, 22,737 residents have been completely vaccinated and 24,676 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 51.53 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Lyon County, 21,922 residents have been completely vaccinated and 24,931 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 43.73 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Storey County, 663 residents have been completely vaccinated and 739 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 16.2 percent of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
Upcoming CCHHS Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
All vaccines are available on a walk-in basis at every event for first and second doses. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose. To find more COVID-19 vaccination events visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing For Those With Symptoms Or Who Have Been Exposed
CCHHS will be hosting COVID-19 testing events throughout the Quad-County Region. These events are for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who were exposed to someone with COVID-19. Tests are available on a first come, first serve basis; no appointments or pre-registration needed.
August 10, 2021, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Yerington Community Center (14 E Goldfield Ave, Yerington)
August 12, 2021, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Douglas County Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville)
CCHHS is resuming testing at our building in Carson City. Testing is for those who are experiencing symptoms and will take place one day a week, by appointment only.
CCHHS testing is subject to change based on demand and transmission. To be tested, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline at (775)434-1988. To find additional COVID-19 testing locations visit:
For COVID-19 questions, testing, or vaccine assistance, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The hotline is closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch. The phone number is (775) 434-1988.
