Carson City Health and Human Services

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting an eighth death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a female Lyon County resident in her 70’s. It is unknown at this time if she had underlying conditions.

CCHHS is also reporting five new positive cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 242, with 170 recoveries and seven deaths, 65 cases remain active.
The new cases are:

• A female Carson City resident under the age of 18 with connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Carson City resident in her 20’s with connection to a previously reported case.
• A male Carson City resident in his 40’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Lyon County resident in her 30’s with no connection to a previously reported case.
• A female Lyon County resident in her 70’s with connection to a previously reported case.

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.

Carson City
-114 Total
-26 Active
-83 Recovered
-5 Deaths

Douglas County
-38 Total
-8 Active
-30 Recovered

Lyon County
-89 Total
-31 Active
-56 Recovered
– 2 Deaths

Storey County
-1 Total
-0 Active
-1 Recovery

TOTAL
-242 Total Cases
-65 Active
-170 Recovered
-7 Deaths
-4 Hospitalizations

Gender and age break down of the cases by county as well as the cases by ZIP code is available here.

Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov
Community-Based Testing for Quad-County Residents Without Symptoms
Tomorrow, June 10, there will be a drive-thru COVID-19 testing event for Quad-County residents without symptoms. Th event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fernley City Hall (595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley). Approximately 150 free tests will be available first come, first served, no appointments or reservations.

For additional community-based testing opportunities, go here.

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Saturday, 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/