Health

Nevada health officials reported 1,642 new coronavirus cases and eight additional deaths on Monday, warning that the statewide surge shows few signs of slowing as the worst month of the pandemic comes to a close.

Nevada and 47 other states are considered to be in the “red zone” for new coronavirus cases this week.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak today issued orders for more restrictions on gatherings and businesses as the Silver State is facing a “wildfire level” of COVID-19 cases.

Nevada health officials reported a record-high 2,416 new coronavirus cases on Thursday and six additional deaths as the virus continues to surge throughout the state.

COVID-19 cases are spiking among the people who are incarcerated in Nevada’s prisons, and families say state officials aren’t doing much to help them.

The number of coronavirus hospitalizations in Nevada has spiked to its highest since the start of the pandemic, as an autumn surge continues to rewrite the record book in the state.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tested positive for COVID-19 Friday, Nov. 13 after routine testing with a rapid test.

All but eight states are now in the red zone for COVID-19 cases, with Nevada in the red zone for all three criteria.

Nevada officials reported 960 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one additional death on Monday, bringing the statewide totals to 110,982 cases and 1,852 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak today announced his finance office is requesting a 12-percent cut to state agency budgets for 2021-2023.