Southern Nevada Health District encourages continued precautions against COVID-19
COVID-19 Community Level is medium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 3, 2022
LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District continues to see an uptick in COVID-19 cases and positivity rates. The COVID-19 Community Level in Clark County is at the medium level. The Health District reminds Clark County residents to continue to take steps to prevent COVID-19 as the summer and travel seasons begin.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendations for individuals where the community level is medium include staying up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines and getting tested if they have symptoms.
The Health District reminds everyone that they can protect themselves and others by wearing a well-fitting mask in public indoor places, especially those who are immunocompromised or have illnesses that increase their risk of getting seriously ill or requiring hospitalization from COVID-19. People who are at high risk should contact their health care providers if they have questions about whether they should wear a mask or take any additional precautions.
Several Health District vaccine clinics will revise their hours of operation as follows:
- Saturday, June 18 is the final weekend clinic at 280 S. Decatur Blvd.
- Starting Tuesday, July 5, clinic hours at the College of Southern Nevada West Charleston and Cheyenne campuses will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- The clinic at El Mercado inside the Boulevard Mall will be closed Friday through Sunday, July 22-24.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters remain the most effective protection against the virus, severe illness, hospitalization and dying. People who need to receive their initial vaccination, finish their primary series, or receive their first or second booster, if eligible, can locate a clinic on the Health District’s website at www.snhd.info/covid-vaccine or additional community clinics at www.NVCOVIDFighter.org.
The Health District continues to provide testing and treatment at its 280 S. Decatur Blvd. public health center. People can come to the Health District’s public health center to be evaluated and provided with the treatment, if indicated. People can also speak to their health care provider, who can evaluate them, and if treatment is indicated, can provide a prescription, which can be filled at the 280 S. Decatur public health center. The treatments are free. The Health District is not offering monoclonal antibodies at its clinic. To find a treatment center in Clark County, go to https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/find-covid-19-treatment/ or call (1-800) 401-0946.
The Health District’s COVID-19 dashboard and weekly reports are posted each Wednesday and are available at www.snhd.info/covid-data. As of May 30, a total of 527,915 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Clark County, and a total of 8,513 Clark County residents have died from COVID-19.
Additional resources and information are available at www.snhd.info/covid. Information about COVID-19 treatment options is available at www.snhd.info/antivirals.
The Southern Nevada Health District serves as the local public health authority for Clark County, Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite and North Las Vegas. The agency safeguards the public health of the community’s residents and visitors through innovative programs, regulations, and initiatives focused on protecting and promoting their health and well-being. More information about the Health District, its programs, services, and the regulatory oversight it provides is available at www.SNHD.info. Follow the Health District on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.