‘Sheer volume’ of omicron cases putting strain on Clark County hospitals, NHA reports

‘Sheer volume’ of omicron cases putting strain on Clark County hospitals, NHA reports

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Omicron might not be as nasty as the delta variant, but hospitals are feeling the strain anyway, according to a new report from the Nevada Hospital Association (NHA). “While omicron appears to be less virulent than other variants, the sheer volume of cases is stressing the hospitals combined with employee […]

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NEW: COVID-19 test positivity rates, hospitalizations on decline in Clark County

NEW: COVID-19 test positivity rates, hospitalizations on decline in Clark County

[ad_1] Below is the full COVID-19 report for Jan. 21-23. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Another big increase in COVID-19 cases over the weekend — 10,885 in Clark County and 14,027 statewide — came as other signs indicate the virus is likely coming down from its peak. Clark County’s test positivity rate fell over the weekend, […]

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NEW: COVID-19 cases drop below record levels of previous week for Clark County

NEW: COVID-19 cases drop below record levels of previous week for Clark County

[ad_1] Below is a partial COVID-19 report (county only) for Jan. 14-16. LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — COVID-19 cases remain high — a 3-day total of 12,701 — but have dropped below the record levels posted from Jan. 8-13. Weekend data from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services will not be available until Tuesday […]

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