Coronavirus in Las Vegas

Christopher DeVargas / Las Vegas Sun

Raiders fan Adam Fredericksen, of North Dakota, gives a thumbs up as he receives a COVID-19 vaccination before entering Allegiant Stadium for the Las Vegas Raiders first home game against the Baltimore Ravens Monday Sept. 13, 2021. This is the first game with fans attending.

Officials encourage Las Vegans to get latest COVID-19 vaccination

Sep 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)

By Grace Da Rocha

The Health District is expecting doses of the vaccine from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech amid rising cases and hospitalizations as a new coronavirus strain ...

Southern Nevada officials clarify COVID changes post-public health emergency

June 1, 2023

By Shannon Miller

COVID-19 vaccines from the federal government “will remain free to everyone regardless of insurance coverage.” After the federal supply is depleted, vaccinations will be covered by public and private insurance.
Nevada’s experience in COVID testing reveals lack of ongoing verification of standards for results

September 4, 2022

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

The Sun found a common theme: The scope of the public health crisis created interjurisdictional confusion: city, county, state and federal health officials found themselves not staffed to handle the realities of testing.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild symptoms’

July 21, 2022

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, and Josh Boak Associated Press

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and went into isolation with mild symptoms. White House officials went all-out to show that the 79-year-old U.S. leader could ...
Less than 1% of youngest children in Las Vegas area get COVID vaccine

July 13, 2022

By Grace Da Rocha

Nearly a month after the COVID-19 vaccine was approved for the youngest children, 1,212 doses have been administered in Clark County to those between 6 months and 5 years old, according to ...
COVID vaccine no longer mandated for Nevada university employees

July 1, 2022

Associated Press

The Nevada Board of Regents will no longer require staff at the state's public universities and colleges be vaccinated for COVID-19. A majority of the regents for the ...
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall

June 28, 2022

By Lauran Neergaard and Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the ...
Vaccinations for children under 5 starting in Las Vegas

June 21, 2022

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

The Southern Nevada Health District on Wednesday will start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children 6 months to 5 years old, health officials said. The district will offer the Pfizer vaccine, a three-dose series, at ...
Children as young as 6 months can get COVID vaccine in Vegas this week

June 19, 2022

Staff and wire reports

The COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers and preschoolers will be made available starting Wednesday through the Southern Nevada Heath District, officials announced today.
CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5

June 18, 2022

By Associated Press

U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
High level of COVID reported in Las Vegas area

June 10, 2022

By Las Vegas Sun Staff

Clark County has reached a high community level for COVID-19, and the Southern Nevada Health District is recommending people wear masks in public indoor places and stay up to date on ...
Las Vegas welcomes end to COVID testing for travelers from abroad

June 10, 2022

From staff and wire reports

The Biden administration is lifting the requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government mandates meant to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Airline and tourism groups ...
Nevada, Clark County end emergency declarations for pandemic

May 20, 2022

Associated Press

COVID-19 emergency declarations for Nevada ended Friday as the public health agency for metro Las Vegas noted that the pandemic isn't over and said it will continue to provide ...
Nevada governor sets May 20 date to lift COVID-19 emergency

May 6, 2022

Associated Press

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday he plans in two weeks to lift the state of emergency he declared during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement from ...
Health District now offering 2nd COVID vaccine booster

March 29, 2022

From staff and wire reports

Second COVID-19 booster doses are now available for people 50 and older and people 12 and older who are immunocompromised at Southern Nevada Health District vaccination clinics, officials said. The ...

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