Over the cries of protesters, public health officials urge parents to get their kids inoculated as community clinics begin administering pediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Las Vegas on Thursday to discuss the role that federal teams are playing to combat Nevada’s COVID-19 surge.
County health officials said Wednesday that vaccinations, not new restrictions, will be used to combat COVID-19.
Gov. Steve Sisolak revealed Thursday that Nevada’s new COVID-19 vaccine incentive promotional program will provide $5 million in cash and prizes for eligible residents who have been vaccinated.
Nevada on Wednesday reported 348 new coronavirus cases and five additional deaths over the preceding day, as the state positivity rate dipped again to 4.8 percent.
Nevada on Wednesday reported 390 new coronavirus cases and four additional deaths over the previous day as the state’s positivity rate remained unchanged at 5.7 percent.
Shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be given from 7 a.m. until noon seven days a week for three weeks beginning May 11, local public health officials said Friday.
The rate, which essentially tracks the percentage of people tested for COVID-19 who are found to be infected, is now at its lowest level since the early days of the outbreak.