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Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Wednesday briefing: 56 new cases and 90 recoveries

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 that there are 56 new cases and 90 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 10,120, with 5,348 recoveries and 155 deaths; 4,617 cases remain active.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working to identify close risk contacts to prevent further spread of the disease.

Carson City
-5,451 Total Cases (+36 from 1/12)
-2,513 Active (-5 from 1/12)
-2,855 Recovered (+41 from 1/12)
-83 Deaths (+0 from 1/12)

Douglas County
-2,208 Total (+7 from 1/12)
-1,027 Active (-9 from 1/12)
-1,156 Recovered (+16 from 1/12)
-25 Deaths (+0 from 1/12)

Lyon County
-2,393 Total (+13 from 1/12)
-1,057 Active (-20 from 1/12)
-1,291 Recovered (+33 from 1/12)
-45 Deaths (+0 from 1/12)

Storey County
-68 Total (+0 from 1/12)
-20 Active (+0 from 1/12)
-46 Recoveries (+0 from 1/12)
-2 Deaths (+0 from 1/12)

TOTAL
-10,120 Total Cases (+56 from 1/12)
-4,617 Active Cases (-34 from 1/12)
-5,348 Recovered (+90 from 1/12)
-152 Deaths (+0 from 1/12)

Gender and age break down of the cases by county as well as the cases by zip code is available at https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/novel-coronavirus-2019/

Statewide numbers can be found at the Nevada Health Response website: https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov

Quad-County COVID-19 Daily Update Change
Due to a growing number of daily cases, CCHHS will no longer be providing specific details about each individual case. As of Oct. 26, CCHHS will only report on the number of new cases, recoveries, and deaths for each county.

Website tracks case exposures, demographics for 2-week period
Quad-County COVID-19 weekly reports are now available. These reports highlight case exposures and demographics for a 2 week period in the Quad-County Region as well for each individual county or municipality (Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County). Go here to view the reports.

Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing for Quad-County Residents
Testing is for Quad-County — Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey County — residents only. All others will be turned away. Events may be canceled 48 hours in advance if inclement weather is expected. Testing is free of charge. Events are first come, first served, no appointments or reservations.

Dates and locations for January testing events have been determined. To view all upcoming events through January 2021 visit https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/events/

For those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have questions, call the Quad-County COVID-19 Hotline Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Spanish speakers are available. The phone number is (775) 434-1988.

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