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Despite recent eligibility expansion, the number of Clark County residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine slowed substantially in recent days, a new report shows.
Nevada may be on track to achieve “herd immunity” to COVID-19 despite the growing presence of more infectious variants in the state, a top public health official said Monday.
Clark County unveiled the “Back to Life” campaign on Monday, encouraging Black residents to get immunized when eligible.
Many of those who are not yet eligible to receive doses under state rules are using a “Vaccine Hunters” Facebook group to cut in line.
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the milestone on Twitter and urged Nevadans to continue “the mitigation measures we know work.”
Demand remains high for vaccine in Clark County and is expected to increase as eligibility expands, public health officials say, suggesting “overwhelming” crowds may lie ahead.
All Nevadans 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, while those of the same age group with underlying conditions can get their shot as early as next week.
Local governments are calling back employees to full-time, in-person work, offering one sign that normalcy is slowly returning to the public sector.
Instead, officials urged the public to ensure people in the 65-to-69 age group knew they were eligible for immunization and how to schedule appointments.
Nevada on Wednesday reported 325 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths, according to state data.
Clark County’s two mass COVID-19 vaccination sites, as well as smaller sites, are operating well below capacity.
A majority of Nevadans would be comfortable with outdoor events but not indoor gatherings, a Review-Journal poll shows.
More Nevadans have warmed to the idea of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 over the past five months, according to a new poll.
The state reported 18 new deaths over the preceding day on Thursday, bringing the cumulative total of fatalities in the state to 5,005.
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The forecast high for central Las Vegas is 108 on Tuesday and 109 on Wednesday, both just below record highs for the dates.
The Percent For The Arts Fund — which receives 1 percent of the city’s capital budget — budgeted $74,500 for the project.
Las Vegas homebuilding industry leaders are backing an effort to make more land available to improve the balance between housing supply and demand.