After a post-Thanksgiving spike this month, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Clark County and statewide continue to decline, new state data shows.
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Only one case has been reported in Clark County this month, as cases dwindle across the U.S. and other countries.
The Thanksgiving holiday is likely partially to blame for a steep increase in cases in the past week in Clark County and statewide.
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COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to rise in the past week both in Clark County and the state, though no major spike has been seen.
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While hospitalizations remain relatively low in Clark County and statewide, pediatric units continue to be stressed by respiratory infections, including RSV.
High numbers of cases of RSV and other respiratory virus are filling up pediatric ERs and ICUs across the state.
Confirmed and suspected hospitalizations increased by 65 percent in Clark County, according to data released Wednesday by the state.
Confirmed and suspected COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide increased to 164 in the last week, a 16 percent increase over the prior week.
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