Testing in Churchill County -- No COVID-19 Yet

The latest from Churchill County officials this morning regarding COVID-19 testing, reports a total of 34 tests given, with all of those coming back negative. According to Jim Barbee, Churchill County manager, “We’re getting numbers directly from Banner (Banner Churchill Community Hospital) and so far, Churchill County still has no confirmed positive cases of the virus.” The Naval Air Station tests are being administered through Banner as well and included in those numbers. Barbee is waiting to hear back from Renown for results from any tests that were administered through their clinic here. He said that Renown reports their numbers to the health district in Washoe County. The County plans to start posting regular numbers and data directly on their website. “Ultimately, it’s good, we’ve had quite a few tests and no positives. We’re going to have a positive, we know that, and then we’ll reevaluate our planning. The last three weeks we’ve been extremely focused on planning and being prepared with the triage tent at the hospital and finding resources,” said Barbee. “As this thing develops, we will keep shifting and re-planning.”       We need your support now more than ever -- as our small business community is hit, so is our advertising support -- if you are able to support local, independent news, now is the time to click here to contribute to The Fallon Post, so we can continue to bring you up-to-the-minute information. We are your non-profit (501c3) online news source for all things Fallon and appreciate all your support. Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page.