Nevadas average daily number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positivity rate Nevada adds 915 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate jumps. Gavin Evans is a contributor for Complex Media. The COVID-19 positivity rate now is twice as high in Clark County and Las Vegas than the Reno-Sparks area in Washoe County, 11.8% compared to 5.3%. Nevada adds 855 new COVID-19 cases as positivity rate increases. Nevada has the highest COVID hospitalizations per capita in the nation. Now, local hospitals are seeing another spike in The 14-day test positivity rate a measure of the number of people tested for coronavirus and found positive was 5.4% in Nevada and 5.5% in the Las Vegas For weeks, 13 Action News has been reporting on the rising number of COVID-19 cases and Southern Nevada's rising test positivity rate. Nevada reported 1,346 new cases, with 1,296 from Clark County over the holiday weekend. The state has seen a total of Jul 4, 2021, 8:52 AM. The states two-week positivity rate, which essentially tracks the percentage of people tested for COVID-19 who are found to be infected, increased sharply to 7.9 percent, a 1.7 percentage point jump from the 6.2 percent rate reported Friday, according to state data. The cumulative test positivity rate in Nevada continues to decline, falling to 7.4% through May 21. The statewide test positivity rate has continued to LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Nevadas COVID-19 test positivity rate dropped to 5.3% as the state reports 389 new cases and seven deaths, data released Friday shows. Wynn Las Vegas reveals 548 positive COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths among employees. As of June 30, the test positivity rate for COVID The states two-week positivity rate, which essentially tracks the percentage of people tested for COVID-19 who are found to be infected, increased sharply to 7.9 percent, a 1.7 percentage point jump from the 6.2 percent rate reported Friday, according to state data. Nevadas COVID-19 test positivity rate climbed above 5% on Monday, and has been steadily rising for the past 13 days. The rate, which essentially tracks the percentage of people tested for COVID-19 who are determined to be infected, was last this low on Oct. 21, when it stood at 8.5 percent. The Strip is packed during Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Las Vegas. Nevada's COVID-19 test positivity rate increased slightly today, the first time since January 13. Tourists continue to visit Las Vegas, COVID-19 test positivity rate remains low Nevada continues to see improvement despite a nationwide increase in COVID LAS VEGAS (KSNV) Nevada's COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to decline with officials reporting a rate of 8.6% Wednesday. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt Nevada on Thursday reported 697 new coronavirus cases and two deaths as the states test positivity rate continued to climb. LAS VEGAS Las Vegas Sands has revealed almost 400 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the Venetian and Palazzo resorts reopened in June. The rate dropped to 4.3% on Tuesday, and has been steadily dropping since April 20. Nevadas test positivity rate for COVID-19 has continued to rise following a steady two-month decline after Gov. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Nevada now ranks second when it comes to the spread of COVID-19, at least according to a state health official. The state is also reporting 516 new COVID For a link to the spreadsheet that powers the above graphics, click here. The 14-day test positivity rate Jaclyn Schultz explains the current trends. Nevadas positivity rate peaked at 21.2% on Jan. 12, a month after the average number of new cases reached a record-high of 2,740 on Dec. 12, 2020. The Strip is packed during Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Las Vegas. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. RENO The COVID-19 positivity rate in Nevada has more than doubled over the last month to 7.9%, and the average number of new daily cases statewide has Wynn Las Vegas has reported 548 positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 3 Nevada has reported downward trends of known cases, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 since mid-January. In other coronavirus developments Thursday, the Reno Gazette Journal reported the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno and the Sahara in Las Vegas each agreed to pay a $75,000 fine for COVID The statewide test positivity rate has continued to As Las Vegas reopens casinos for tourists, COVID-19 hospitalisations spike in Nevada Nevada this week saw the highest rate of new COVID-19 cases in the country, hospitalisations are on the rise again, and the highly contagious delta variant has become the most prevalent form of the virus in the state, adding urgency to the campaign to get more people vaccinated. In Las Vegas, the regions top health officer, Dr. Fermin Leguen, said test positivity, a measure of the number of people who take coronavirus tests that come back positive, was 4.8%. 4%, up from 10. Latest COVID-19 coronavirus data and map for Las Vegas, NV Advertisement. Nevada's 14-day positivity rate was 8.6%. In total, there have been 548 positive cases -- resulting in a 3.6% positivity rate, the company said. LAS VEGAS >> One Las Vegas Strip casino company said Thursday that it tallied 548 positive tests for COVID-19 among its 12,000 employees since May, and three workers have died. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- The state of Nevada reported a COVID-19 test positivity rate of 3.8% Tuesday. An outbreak of COVID-19 among vaccinated staff at a Las Vegas hospital has highlighted the risks posed by the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, as Nevada struggles with rising cases and stagnating vaccination rates. The Year of COVID has been miserable for Las Vegas tourist-dependent economy. Steve Sisolak raised the size limit for public gatherings. As of June 1, when Nevada dropped all its pandemic restrictions, the state averaged 135 new cases a day, had 186 confirmed hospitalizations and a test positivity rate of 3.7%. Cases of COVID-19 have doubled in the U.S. in the past two weeks and Arkansas is becoming a case study in how low vaccination rates can fuel Skip to Main Content Accessibility Help. Las Vegas Valley barbershops step up to help boost vaccination rates LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- A valley barbershop owner is helping the Black community access the COVID The COVID-19 positivity rate now is twice as high in Clark County and Las Vegas than the Reno-Sparks area in Washoe County, 11.8% compared to 5.3%. Of those 15,051 tests, there have been 548 positive cases a positivity rate LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Nevadas COVID-19 test positivity rate increased for the first time in three months on Monday. COVID-19 news: Las Vegas area bars sue Nevada for shutting LAS VEGAS (KLAS) The COVID-19 test positivity rate in Nevada and Clark County jumped up 2% over the Fourth of July weekend, data released today shows.The rate for both the state and county hit 8.7% on Monday. Big shocker with the masses of visitors returning to Vegas and the relatively low vaccination rates compared to other states. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Over the last two weeks, there's been a steady increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases throughout Nevada. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto. Nevada currently has over 75,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with a 5.1% positivity rate, and more than 1,500 deaths, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Deputy Nevada health and Human services Director Candice McDaniel said Thursday hospitalizations in Clark County have doubled in the past month with the test positivity rate shooting up to 9.2 percent. The resort finds an overall positivity rate of 3.6% through routine testing. Thats what the U.S. Covid testing positivity rate has risen to, according to the Mayo Clinic. LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada saw a record coronavirus test positivity rate Monday as COVID-19 cases continue to climb. Nevadas major COVID-19 metrics rise again, positivity rate hits 8.7%. Covid on the rise in Nevada. The rate increased from 4.2% It fell below 2 The rate has been increasing since it hit a recent low of 3.3 percent on June 9. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) Nevada's COVID-19 test positivity rate fell again, and only 227 new cases were reported statewide, data released Wednesday shows. Las Vegas fully reopened and lifted restrictions on most businesses June 1, though many casino-resorts had already returned to 100% capacity before that with approval from state regulators. Nevada on Friday reported 813 new coronavirus cases and 13 additional deaths, according to state data. Nevadas major COVID-19 metrics rise again, positivity rate hits 8.7%. Cases of COVID-19 have doubled in the U.S. in the past two weeks and Arkansas is becoming a case study in how low vaccination rates can fuel As of June 30, the test positivity rate for COVID The WHO recommends a net positivity rate of 5% in order to safely reopen businesses. In Clark County alone, 1,723 new cases were reported on Tuesday. As detailed by my colleague Kurtis Lee, the citys bustling economy got slammed last year. Data released on Sunday shows 17 new COVID-19-related deaths seven from Clark County.