Nevada recorded more than 5,000 excess deaths after COVID-19 struck, according to a 50-state national study.
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Health officials for months have declined to identify specific spreading events or case clusters in Southern Nevada beyond nursing homes and other licensed facilities.
Despite thousands still waiting, an analysis shows Nevada performed better than expected, and improved speed in March and April.
Federal data released June 1 showed 126 COVID-19 deaths in the state’s nursing homes. As of Tuesday morning, state officials had reported only 92.
Questions are being raised about civil liberties under strict coronavirus shutdowns. Enforcement has led to violence, arrests and fines in some states.