New highly-contagious coronavirus variants have intensified concerns about spread across the U.S. One strain was reported in Nevada this week.
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Clark County can administer 92,000 immunization shots per week, but is only getting 22,000 weekly doses of vaccine from the federal government.
Questions have dogged state officials since data showed Nevada consistently ranking near the bottom of lists for both obtaining vaccine doses and putting shots in arms.
Nevada reported 1,020 new cases of COVID-19 and 46 deaths over the preceding day, according to state data posted Wednesday.
Wide-spread logistical problems hindering the rollout have spurred the Nevada congressional delegation to pressure the Biden administration to streamline the process.
Starting this week, the Southern Nevada Health District will begin contacting people who are eligible to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Many of Nevada’s elected officials and their staff members qualify for priority COVID-19 vaccinations under state or federal standards, but the process remains muddled.
While some Clark County educators received their first doses of the vaccine last week, many others met with disappointment during a confusing rollout.
Anxious Nevada residents eager for the potentially life-saving vaccine are frustrated after attempts to make appointments amid inconsistent communication from coordinating agencies.
Vaccination sites are scaling back administration of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state continues to receive limited doses from the federal government, state officials say.
In its initial days of public operations, the clinic saw numerous no-shows, prompting them to issue instant alerts to those who preregistered or give the shots to walk-ins.
The Cashman Center will be closed for COVID-19 vaccinations through the weekend, but new appointments will be available soon, officials announced Thursday.
In a memo to employees Tuesday, the Clark County School District said employees who sign up earlier could be turned away or rescheduled at vaccination sites.
Clark County officials urge patience amid issues with coronavirus vaccination scheduling websites — and even more patience will be required once more groups become eligible for the vaccine next week.
The Southern Nevada Health District is providing an update on COVID-19 vaccinations.
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