Press Releases from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, Nevada Health Response, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Other Top Nevada COVID-19 News Entity Date Title Nevada Health Response 9/17/2020 COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force approves Clark County and Elko County plans to reopen bars due to improved data and mitigation efforts Task Force…

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Nevada’s Response to COVID-19: Updated May 12, 2020 The State of Nevada has been coordinating with local public health authorities to prepare and respond to COVID-19: On 5/11, Governor Sisolak signed an emergency directive authorizing the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to begin hiring non-merit based employees to assist with processing unemployment claims. On…

The following documents provide guidance to healthcare facilities, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities, as well as medical laboratories. Health Care Facilities Guidelines for Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation and Transmission-Based Precautions among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 Battelle Decontamination System Information N95 Instructions N95 Guidance Mask Soil Guidance Shipping Information…

The following documents and links provide identification, monitoring, and containment guidance to local public health authorities and tribal governments. 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care 4/8 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Fatalities CDC Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments CDC Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission CDC Interim Guidance for…

The following documents provide guidance for individuals deemed close contacts, people under monitoring, or confirmed cases. Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Spanish – Limpiar y Desinfectar el Hogar Tagalog – Paglilinis at Pagpatay ng Mikrobyo sa Tahanan 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care 4/8 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Fatalities 3/27…

Click here to self-certify your business as following safety guidance for employees and customers Click to view the guidelines for businesses self-certification (scroll through to find your specific industry’s guidelines) The documents below provide guidance to Nevada’s employers and workforce. Phase 2 Business Opening Chart (5/27/2020) Phase 2 Reopening Statement from Gov. Sisolak Flushing Building…

Q: What is Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? A: A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold. COVID-19 causes illnesses that can range from mild…