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Nevada is substantially loosening its COVID-19 rules on large gatherings for both indoor and outdoor events and will allow for a limited number of spectators at sporting and other live entertainment events as part of a continued relaxation of restrictions.
The university has reported 304 cases since the fall semester began Aug. 24, according to its case tracking website. University officials say off-campus parties are still a problem.
The total number of confirmed cases stands at 78,728 as of Sunday morning.
With 602 additional coronavirus cases reported in Nevada on Saturday, state data showed the largest increase in cases in the past month.
Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected next week to lift certain restrictions on youth sports and adjust capacity limits for gatherings, according to a Friday news release.
Nevada on Thursday reported 390 additional cases of the coronavirus, along with eight new deaths, according to state data.
Nevada reported 385 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, along with three additional deaths, according to the state Department of Health and Human Service’s website.
The Washoe County School District is dealing with issues related to in-person start to the school year, including 44 COVID-19 cases as well as wildfire smoke causing air quality concerns.
Nevada on Saturday reported 323 additional coronavirus cases, and four new deaths, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Oyo Las Vegas notified the state it plans to lay off employees effective Nov. 12.
The state’s COVID task force has voted to allow bars and taverns to reopen in Las Vegas and Clark County.
It’s the first time health officials revealed hard numbers about what role Nevada’s tourism industry could be playing in the state’s outbreak.
Since school started Aug. 24, some children have been sitting outside the Indian Springs Library or near the school in 100-degree-plus weather trying to find a more reliable internet signal.
The state Department of Health and Human Services on Saturday reported 414 additional cases of the coronavirus, and 10 more deaths across Nevada.
In a message on UNR’s website, President Marc Johnson issued a stern warning about students partying off campus without practicing social distancing or wearing masks.
