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COVID-19 Press Bulletin for 4-5-2021

Carson City, NV — Today, Caleb Cage, Nevada COVID-19 Response Director  and Karissa Loper, Deputy Bureau Chief for the Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness provided updates on Nevada’s ongoing COVID-19 response, vaccination efforts in Nevada during a call with members of the media. 
This bulletin provides facts, figures, and informational items from the call. As a reminder, data is provided in a dashboard on the home page of the Nevada Health Response website. 
SUMMARY:  
  • As of today, Nevada has logged 305,357 cases, with the 14-day rolling average of daily cases being 197. 
 
  • Nevada has now completed a total of 2,979,842 molecular tests since the beginning of COVID-19.  
 
  • The test positivity rate over the last 14 days is 4.3%.

     
  • Today, the Nevada Hospital Association is reporting there are currently 292 COVID-19 hospitalizations (225 confirmed; 67 suspected). 

     
  • The NHA also reports hospitalizations in NV are gradually increasing, however; COVID-19 is a minimal impact on the acute care infrastructure at this time.

     
  • Nevadans should continue following mitigation measures – including wearing a mask, practicing social distancing and getting the COVID-19 vaccine when they can.  

     
  • As of April 4, 1,344,720 COVID-19 vaccine doses (By Resident County) were administered and reported to Nevada WebIZ.  

     
  • 34.4% of the population 16 and older has initiated vaccination and 20.7% of the population 16 and older has completed vaccination. 

     
  • Starting today, all Nevadans 16 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 

     
  • Nevadans are urged to be patient as appointments are posted as they may fill up quickly. 

     
  • Residents are encouraged to take the vaccine that is available at the time of their appointment. All three vaccines have been found to be highly effective at preventing serious illness and death. 

     
  • The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free. 

     
  • As always, Nevadans are encouraged to check out NVCOVIDFighter.org or call 1-800-401-0946 for the latest information on appointment availability in their county.