Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday the state had ordered more than a half million at-home COVID-19 tests.
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Positivity rate also jumps sharply to 9.5 as deaths remain above two-week moving average.
Nevada on Wednesday reported 464 new coronavirus cases and six additional deaths over the preceding day, but hospitalizations were lowest in more than a month.
Nevada recorded more than 5,000 excess deaths after COVID-19 struck, according to a 50-state national study.
West Virginia has led other states, including Nevada, when it comes to distributing the coronavirus vaccine to its residents, in part by partnering with smaller pharmacy chains and community groups.
As Nevada reopens, two bordering states are grappling with their worst surge yet of novel coronavirus cases, just weeks after tighter restrictions were lifted.
State officials sought an extension of the open enrollment period on the state exchange created by the Affordable Care Act, but federal officials rejected the request.