Last week, BA.2 represented about 35 percent of cases genetically analyzed in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The coronavirus variant’s mutations pose great concern, but their impact on the severity of disease is not yet known.
The Southern Nevada Health District announced Tuesday that booster shots of the Moderna and Johnson Johnson vaccine, in addition to the Pfizer vaccine, are available at its clinics for those who are eligible.
As the delta wave of COVID-19 recedes, optimism has crept into the public discussion: Could the worst be behind us? Experts say it could be, but many unknowns remain.
Gov. Steve Sisolak made the comment on Thursday at a news conference to praise FEMA “surge teams” for increasing the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rates as the mission draws to a close.
The Southern Nevada Health District awaits guidance from the state on whether young, healthy casino workers and those in other occupations are eligible.
This “variant of interest” has a unique mutation that may make it resistant to the protection offered by vaccine and past infection.
“She tried so hard to have that baby, and she never even knew it was born. Never got to hold her,” Vena Foster said about her sister, Kimmie Pavone, who was 35.
Large venues such as Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena can opt out of Nevada’s indoor mask mandate by requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci answers questions from RJ readers about a mask mandate and whether a Las Vegas concert with tens of thousands of audience members could be attended safely.
A North Las Vegas kindergarten teacher and a Las Vegas high school sophomore were the big winners Thursday in the first drawing of the “Vax Nevada Days” raffle aimed at boosting vaccination rates.
Nevada will seek federal government help to respond to an increasing trend in COVID-19 cases, an emergence and increase in the Delta variant, and the stagnation in Clark County vaccination rates.
Gov. Steve Sisolak’s offer of a chance to win a million dollar prize hasn’t resulted in a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 vaccinations in Nevada, at least not so far.
Answers to questions on Nevada’s new COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, which includes a $1 million grand prize.
The latest coronavirus mutant federally classified as a “variant of concern” now accounts for 10 percent of new U.S. cases and possibly twice that rate in Nevada, health officials say.