The head of the state laboratory says the more contagious strain of the new coronavirus is likely already here.
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As Nevadans line up for a shot to fend off the coronavirus, we answer 11 frequently asked questions about the vaccine and invite you to submit your own queries.
Nevada has a priority system for giving the shots to stop the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Your “tier” will determine when you get yours.
The first doses of a vaccine to counter the scourge of COVID-19 could be shipped to Las Vegas and communities across the U.S. as soon as this week.
Gov. Steve Sisolak expects initial doses of a COVID-19 vaccine in about a week but urged Nevadans to remain vigilant.
Because it can be 14 days before a person exposed to the virus becomes ill, it will be a couple of weeks before any spike occurs associated with holiday gatherings.
Late-stage trials of a COVID-19 vaccine are expected to be far enough along by November for biotech company Moderna to seek federal approval for the vaccine’s emergency use.
Monday’s numbers are below the 14-day averages of 590 daily cases and four deaths.
Vaccinating the public against COVID-19 will be the “greatest public health effort of our generation,” according to a Nevada public health official. The state released its draft vaccination plan Monday.
California, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Washington have all made public their draft plans. A state official said Nevada’s plan — or parts of it — could be made public next week.
To protect the community, experts hope more Nevadans will get a COVID-19 vaccine once it’s shown to be safe and effective.
Caleb Cage, who directs Nevada state government’s COVID-19 response, confirmed Monday that he tested positive for the coronavirus after dodging a reporter’s question last week.
Washoe County, flagged as being at an elevated risk level, will be expected to present an action plan later this week to the COVID-19 Management and Mitigation Task Force.
Nevadans without health insurance cam begin to “window-shop” for a plan on the state-operated exchange, which is offering almost double the number of plans as last year.
The state of Nevada reported 232 new cases of COVID-19 Monday morning and no new deaths, continuing a downward trend.
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