The state unemployment agency said Friday afternoon it is aware of a system glitch that is sending erroneous notifications to gig and independent contractor filers, and is currently repairing the problem.
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Lyon County on Thursday became the latest rural county to rebel against Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency directives that put restrictions on businesses.
New cases of COVID-19 in Nevada rebounded somewhat to 1,328 over the preceding day as the state added 37 new deaths from the disease, according to state data posted Friday.
Former Assembly speaker Barbara Buckley, tapped by Gov. Steve Sisolak in August to lead the “Strike Force,” said the team has completed its objectives, but acknowledged there is still work to be done.
American Indians and Alaska Natives are more willing than whites to be vaccinated for COVID-19, despite some concerns about the inoculation.
The city is the first Southern Nevada jurisdiction to announce eligibility for that age group, with shots scheduled to begin next week for residents only.
Clark County can administer 92,000 immunization shots per week, but is only getting 22,000 weekly doses of vaccine from the federal government.
Nevada reported 1,078 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths from the disease over the preceding day, according to state data posted Thursday.
Nevada saw 111,662 new claims for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program – aimed at self-employed workers or independent contractors – filed the week ending Jan. 23.
The state says the call center will be available 12 hours per day, seven days per week to help residents understand the vaccination process in their county.