Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 weekly update: 7 deaths, 815 new cases, and 167 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 8:37pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is providing the Quad-County community with a weekly update for the week starting August 26 and ending Sept. 1, 2021.
COVID-19 Case Update
For the week, CCHHS is reporting 7 deaths, 815 new cases, and 167 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 16,154, with 13,758 recoveries and 259 deaths; 2,137 cases remain active.
Carson City had 4 deaths, 234 new cases, and 52 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Carson City is 28 new cases per day with a 13.1% test positivity rate.
Douglas County had 2 deaths, 235 new cases, and 46 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Douglas County is 21 new cases per day with a 21.9% test positivity rate.
Lyon County had 1 death, 343 new cases, and 68 additional recoveries of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Lyon County is 32 new cases per day with a 22.0% test positivity rate.
Storey County had 3 new cases and 1 additional recovery of COVID-19 this week. The current 14-day moving average for Storey County is 0 new cases per day with a 7.4% test positivity rate.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
As of September 1, 2021, approximately 180,674 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered by Quad-County providers. CCHHS has administered 70,288 doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 79,737 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 87,670 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, 31,049 residents have been completely vaccinated and 33,842 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 62.1% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Douglas County, 23,823 residents have been completely vaccinated and 25,766 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 54.0% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Lyon County, 24,145 residents have been completely vaccinated and 27,281 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 48.2% of the population 12 years and older have completed vaccination.
In Storey County, 720 residents have been completely vaccinated and 781 have initiated vaccination. Approximately 17.6% 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, second, and third doses for those who are immunocompromised. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card or proof of first dose is required for second dose or third dose. Upcoming clinics are:
— Sept. 7, 12 to 1 p.m., Yerington Community Center, 14 E Goldfield Ave, Yerington
— Sept. 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Douglas County Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville
— Sept. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran, 1201 N Saliman Rd, Carson City
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. Tests are available free of charge, on a first come, first serve basis; no appointments or pre-registration needed. Upcoming tests will be:
— Sept. 7, 2021, 10 to 11 a.m., Yerington Community Center, 14 E Goldfield Ave, Yerington
— Sept. 9, 2 to 3 p.m., Douglas County Senior Center. 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville
To find additional COVID-19 testing locations visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/cchhs-covid-19-t...
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.
