Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Thursday report: 1 death, 18 new cases and 1 recovery

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday, June 4 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region, bringing the total number of COVID-19 deaths to six. The individual was a male Carson City resident in his 70’s.

It is unknown at this time if he had underlying conditions. CCHHS is also reporting 18 new positive cases and one additional recovery of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 220 with 155 recoveries and six deaths, 59 cases remain active.

The new cases are:
• A male Carson City resident in his 70’s

• A male Carson City resident in his 30’s

• A female Lyon County resident in her 20’s

• A male Lyon County resident in his 20’s

• A female Lyon County resident in her 40’s

• A female Lyon County resident under the age of 18

• A male Lyon County resident under the age of 18

• A male Douglas County resident in his 50’s

• A female Lyon County resident under the age of 18

• A female Douglas County resident in her 50’s

• A female Lyon County resident in her 30’s

• A male Lyon County resident under the age of 18

• A female Lyon County resident in her 70’s

• A male Lyon County resident in his 70’s

• A female Carson City resident in her 60’s

• A female Lyon County resident in her 30’s

• A female Lyon County resident under the age of 18

• A female Lyon County resident under the age of 18

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
-102 Total
-18 Active
-79 Recovered
-5 Deaths

Douglas County
-37 Total
-10 Active
-27 Recovered

Lyon County
-80 Total
-31 Active
-48 Recovered
- 1 Death

Storey County
-1 Total
-0 Active
-1 Recovery

TOTAL
-220 Total Cases
-59 Active
-155 Recovered
-6 Deaths
-6 Hospitalizations

Of the cases reported today, 13 are close contacts and household members to previously reported cases. CCHHS wants to remind everyone to still practice preventative actions such as washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, wearing a cloth face covering out in public, keeping 6 feet of distance between you and others, and staying home as much as possible. If you are sick, stay home. Do not go to work or out in public except to seek medical attention. If you are seeking medical attention, call your provider and let them know what symptoms you are experiencing.

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

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/

Community-Based Testing for Quad-County Residents Without Symptoms
An additional community-based testing event for Quad-County residents without symptoms will be held June 9, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Carson High School (1111 N. Saliman Rd., Carson City). Approximately 400 tests will be available to residents of Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, and Storey County. Testing is being done on a first come first serve basis; no appointments or reservations are being taken.

Additional community-based testing opportunities will be announced as they become available.

Follow us on Facebook @CCHHS or on Twitter @CCHealthEd for community-based testing location announcements.

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/