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Quad-County COVID-19 cases surpass 500 Friday, July 17

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting seven new positive cases and ten additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 501, with 348 recoveries and eight deaths, 145 cases remain active.

Carson City Board of Health reports child vaccine rates down since COVID-19 shutdown, gives Quad-County update

Thursday afternoon at the Carson City Board of Supervisors the Carson City Board of Health convened and provided an update on the Health Officer’s Report, and engagement with the Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Department.

According to the Carson City Health Officer, Dr. Susan Pintar, immunization rates have been falling since the COVID-19 shut down, some places in the country as much as 40 percent, due to the fear of seeking medical help during the time of COVID-19.

Carson City, Quad area Thursday COVID-19 health update: 15 new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, July 16, 2020 that there are 15 new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 494, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 148 cases remain active.

Quad area, Carson City COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 16 recoveries, 5 new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting five new positive cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on July 15, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 479, with 338 recoveries and eight deaths, 133 cases remain active.

When will schools reopen? (opinion)

We need to learn how to live with the certainty of coronavirus. On May 20th, I penned an article titled “Lessons learned from coronavirus.” We are still learning. We know that fatalities have decreased since May; mostly because our elders and people with underlying health conditions have taken the required precautions. Look around you. Most people in Carson City are wearing masks, and keeping 6 feet apart. But life must go on...

Quad area, Carson City COVID-19 health briefing Tuesday: 14 new cases, 5 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting there are 14 new positive cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 474, with 322 recoveries and eight deaths, 144 cases remain active.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Monday, July 13 briefing: 7 new cases, 2 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, July 13, 2020 of seven new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 460, with 317 recoveries and eight deaths, 135 cases remain active.

California governor orders bars, wineries and indoor dining to close as COVID-19 spikes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered all counties in California to close indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters and wineries as the state combats a surge in coronavirus cases. A list of 30 counties has further restrictions.

Agriculture department lab confirms cases of rabies in Nevada bats

SPARKS, Nev. — The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed seven positive rabies cases in bats in Clark and Washoe Counties. Rabies is most commonly found in bats, and bat activity tends to peak between the months of May and October throughout Nevada.

DETR employee tests positive for COVID-19, Carson City call center to handle southern Nevada claims

The Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation was made aware of positive COVID-19 case in the Las Vegas unemployment insurance call center on Saturday, July 11.

Upon learning of the positive result, the call center was immediately closed and remediation efforts began as set forth by state and CDC protocols. The employee is self-quarantined, and there is no immediate exposure risk to the public as the facility has been closed to the public since mid-March.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 briefing for Sunday, July 12: Ten new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Sunday, July 12, 2020 that there are 10 new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 453, with 315 recoveries and eight deaths, 130 cases remain active.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 briefing for July 11: Eleven new cases, 9 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting on Saturday, July 11 that there are eleven new positive cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 434, with 301 recoveries and eight deaths, 125 cases remain active.

Quad-County COVID-19 Update for Friday, July 10: Eleven New Cases and Nine Recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eleven new positive cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 434, with 301 recoveries and eight deaths, 125 cases remain active.

COVID-19 reaches the Legislature as first person inside the building tests positive for the virus

An individual at the Legislature has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent by Legislative Counsel Bureau Director Brenda Erdoes to lawmakers on Friday and obtained by The Nevada Independent.

Lyon County joins list of Phase One rollbacks along with Clark, Washoe and others due to COVID-19

Yesterday evening, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced bars, pubs, taverns, distilleries, breweries, and wineries that don’t serve food in certain Nevada counties must close effective 11:59 p.m. today to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the State.

Today, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the elevated disease transmission criteria for determining whether a county must revert back to Phase 1 for bars, in addition to the seven counties that meet that criteria.

Carson City Sheriff Furlong announces overall crime down in Carson City, tracked by new reporting software

According to crime data published by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Carson City’s overall crime had a 6 percent decline between 2018 and 2019.

“That’s great news, since those were both extremely successful years for the community,” said Furlong.

Nevada governor orders bars to close in counties with largest COVID-19 cases, limits on restaurant dining

Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered the first major rollback of the state’s business reopening plan amid the COVID-19 pandemic by ordering bar closures in counties with spiking caseloads and limiting restaurant dining to parties of no more than six people.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 July 9 briefing: 11 new cases, 21 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting 11 new positive cases and 21 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Thursday, July 9, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 423, with 292 recoveries and eight deaths, 123 cases remain active.

Team of scuba divers begin underwater cleanup efforts at Donner Lake

Colin West, executive director of Clean Up the Lake, a non-profit organization, along with three other scuba divers will be braving the cold water of Donner Lake in Truckee, Calif. for two weeks in an effort to fight trash pollution that began July 6.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 July 8 update: 11 new cases, 5 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting eleven new positive cases and five additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 412, with 271 recoveries and eight deaths, 133 cases remain active.

Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday update: Carson City man dies, 10 new cases, 6 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, July 7 of an eighth death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 60’s with no reported underlying conditions.

Brighten a resident’s day at Carson Tahoe Care Center by sending letters, cards and homemade artwork

Prestige Care invites Carson City community members of all ages to send positive notes, warm wishes and fun artwork to its residents to spread cheer and uplift spirits during this unprecedented time.

Carson City to see economic boost with special legislative session

A special session of the Nevada State Legislature begins tomorrow, Wednesday July 8 as lawmakers decide what to do with the state's budget during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Legislative session has always been a major boost to Carson City's economy, with local businesses such as restaurants and hotels receiving many positive economic impacts.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 July 6 briefing: Six new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting six new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Monday, July 6. This brings the total number of cases to 391, with 260 recoveries and seven deaths, 124 cases remain active.

Nevada governor's budget proposal closes $1.2B gap with reductions, leaves door open to tax increases

Gov. Steve Sisolak has released a proposal ahead of a special legislative session slated to begin Wednesday in Carson City that would slash and shift hundreds of millions of dollars from agency budgets and other programs to close an estimated $1.2 billion shortfall caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for alleged assault, DUI and drug incidents

A 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested June 30 for suspicion of battery with a deadly weapon, a Carson City Sheriff's Office report states.

Quad area COVID-19 briefing for July 5: three new cases in Carson City, 2 in Lyon, 1 in Douglas

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting six new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Sunday, July 5, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 385, with 260 recoveries and seven deaths, 118 cases remain active.

Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 update for July 4: Seven new cases

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting seven new positive cases and no additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on July 4. This brings the total number of cases to 379, with 260 recoveries and seven deaths, 112 cases remain active.

Eleven New Cases reported in Quad-County area since July 2, three new hospitalizations

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eleven new positive cases and two additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 372, with 260 recoveries and seven deaths, 105 cases remain active.

Quad area COVID-19 briefing for July 2: Five new Carson City cases, 2 in Lyon; 3 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting seven new positive cases and three additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region on Thursday, July 2, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 361, with 258 recoveries, seven deaths and 96 cases active.

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