Press Releases from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, Nevada Health Response, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Other Top Nevada COVID-19 News
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Nevada Health Response |
1/21/2021 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force meeting is available |
Nevada Health Response |
1/14/2021 |
Nevada Health Response releases additional guidance on who may administer the COVID-19 vaccine
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Nevada Health Response |
1/14/2021 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force meeting is available |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
1/11/2021 |
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Nevada Health Response |
1/11/2021 |
Governor Sisolak, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services release updated COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook, Governor extends current mitigation measures |
Nevada Health Response |
1/02/2021 |
Nevada Health Response announces COVID-19 website, dashboard updates |
Nevada Health Response |
12/29/2020 |
COVID-19 vaccine will be available at no cost for Nevadans |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
12/20/2020 |
Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup Recommends Moderna Vaccine, Confirms it is Safe and Efficacious |
Nevada Health Response |
12/18/2020 |
Department of Health and Human Services provides update on State vaccine allocations |
Nevada Health Response |
12/17/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force meeting summary |
Nevada Health Response |
12/15/2020 |
Updated guidance for places of worship |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
12/14/2020 |
Governor Sisolak issues Emergency Directive related to evictions moratorium
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Nevada Health Response |
12/14/2020 |
First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Nevada
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
12/13/2020 |
Governor Sisolak extends Statewide “pause,” announced evictions moratorium |
Nevada Health Response |
12/11/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force meeting is available |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
12/9/2020 |
Nevada Announces the Use of Exposure Notification Express |
Nevada Health Response |
12/4/2020 |
First COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Announced
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Nevada Health Response |
12/3/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force Meeting Summary |
Nevada Health Response |
12/02/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak, Department of Health & Human Services provide update on Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Planning |
Nevada Health Response |
12/02/2020 |
CDC updates guidance shortening quarantine period
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
11/22/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces additional restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada
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Nevada Health Response |
11/20/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force reviews, takes action on high transmission risk counties |
Nevada Health Response |
11/12/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force reviews, takes action on high transmission risk counties |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
11/5/2020 |
Governor Sisolak asks agencies to review budgets, create reserve proposals for FY21-23 |
Nevada Health Response |
11/5/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force reviews, takes action on high transmission risk counties |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
10/28/2020 |
Governor Sisolak provides updates on Nevada’s current COVID-19 situation
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
10/27/2020 |
Western States Join Scientific Safety Review Workgroup to Ensure Safety of COVID-19 Vaccine |
Nevada Health Response |
10/26/2020 |
Governor Sisolak, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services releases COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook
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Nevada Health Response |
10/23/2020 |
CDC updates guidance identifying ‘close contact’ |
Nevada Health Response |
10/22/2020 |
Nevada Health Response issues clarifying guidance on visitation in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals
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Nevada Health Response |
10/15/2020 |
Nevada Health Response issues updated guidance for live vocal performers
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Nevada Health Response |
10/15/2020 |
Nevada Health Response updates COVID-19 dashboard to better follow trends, inform public |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
10/14/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces $20 million relief package for small businesses and non-profits
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Nevada Health Response |
10/14/2020 |
Nevada Health Response issues recommendations on Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos activities
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Nevada Health Response |
10/13/2020 |
As State evictions moratorium lifts, State reminds Nevadans of ongoing federal rental protections, resources during pandemic
Mientras se levanta la moratoria estatal de desalojos, el estado de Nevada desea recordarles a los residentes sobre la continuación de protecciones y recursos a nivel federal de protección de alquiler durante la pandemia |
Mitigation and Management Task Force |
10/8/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation & Management Task Force adjusts criteria used to monitor elevated risk of transmission of COVID-19 in Nevada counties |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
10/2/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak issues emergency directive, guidance related to youth sports
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
9/30/2020 |
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
9/29/2020 |
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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
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Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles |
9/10/2020 |
DMV extends driver’s licenses and ID cards, offers special hours for new residents
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Nevada Health Response |
9/10/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force votes to allow bars to reopen in Washoe County, Pahrump with restrictions |
Nevada Health Response |
9/3/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force reviews, takes action on high-transmission risk counties |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/31/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces 45 days extension of the residential eviction moratorium amid the COVID-19 public health crisis |
Nevada Health Response |
8/27/2020 |
COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force reviews, takes action on high transmission risk counties |
Nevada Health Response |
8/26/2020 |
State health officials will continue to recommend COVID-19 testing for all close contacts, despite sudden change in CDC guidance |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
8/24/2020 |
Nevada Launches Digital Contact Tracing App “COVID Trace” |
Nevada Health Response |
8/20/2020 |
Clark, Washoe, Elko to continue bars, pubs, taverns, breweries, distilleries, and wineries closure; Nye to resume operations outside Town of Pahrump |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/17/2020 |
Colorado, Nevada, Oregon & Washington Announce Coordination on Telehealth |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/14/2020 |
Governor formalizes the Road to Recovery: Moving to A New Normal plan via Directive 030
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/13/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak issues statement on Nevada COVID fatalities |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/7/2020 |
Eight Nevada counties flagged for elevated disease transmission risk, must submit assessment, action plans |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/6/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak signs unemployment insurance legislation, announces concerted efforts to address backlog of claims |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
8/3/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak, Nevada Health Response team launch long-term response plan
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
7/31/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces emergency directive extending previous directives
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Nevada Department of Education |
7/28/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Issues Directive in Support of Safe Return to School Buildings
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Nevada State Treasurer |
7/20/2020 |
State of Nevada’s $30 million residential rental assistance program now taking applications
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Nevada Health Response |
7/16/2020 |
State seeks additional information and plans from cities, counties in response to federal ‘red zone,’ ‘yellow zone’ designations
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
7/13/2020 |
State releases detailed look at federal funding received to date to help battle COVID-19 pandemic
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
7/10/2020 |
State, DHHS release criteria, county list to help slow COVID-19 spread
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
7/6/2020 |
Governor Sisolak releases Nevada COVID-19 Fiscal Report & Fiscal Year 2021 budget summary ahead of Legislative Special Session
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
7/1/2020 |
Latest Re-Opening Response Plan to target outreach
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
6/29/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces emergency directive extending Phase 2 reopening plans
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
6/25/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces gradual lift to eviction moratorium, announces rental assistance program
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
6/24/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces mandatory face covering policy in public |
Nevada Health Response |
6/11/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces distribution of CARES Act funding to local governments to assist with COVID-19 expenses
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Nevada Health Response |
6/10/2020 |
Nevada Health Response releases guidance on youth sports
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Nevada Health Response |
6/9/2020 |
Nevada Health Response notes uptick in COVID-19 cases, reiterates precautionary measures |
Nevada Department of Education |
6/9/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Signs Directive Allowing K-12 School Facilities to Re-Open for Summer Learning and Activities
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
6/4/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Highights COVID-19 Progress |
Nevada Health Response |
6/3/2020 |
TODAY AT 11 A.M.: Nevada COVID-19 Response Director, Chief of Testing, and Deputy Administrator of Community Health Services to provide update on testing, contact tracing, and funding plan
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
6/1/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak approves comprehensive COVID-19 testing, contact tracing plan, Interim Finance Committee accepts grant funding to support implementation
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Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
6/1/2020 |
Warmline launched to support Nevada’s health care workers |
Nevada Health Response |
5/29/2020 |
Governor Sisolak adjusts travel advisory for Nevada as the State enters Phase 2 |
Nevada Health Response |
5/29/2020 |
Nevada Health Response website adds testing locator map |
Nevada Health Response |
5/28/2020 |
Nevada Health Response Release Phase 2 Directive, Guidance
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Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
5/28/2020 |
Nevada 2-1-1 app announced |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/27/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces negative COVID-19 test result |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/26/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces Phase 2 Reopening
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/26/2020 |
Out of an abundance of caution, Gov. Sisolak cancels planned press conference |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/22/2020 |
Governor Sisolak To Discuss Phase 2 Reopening Next Tuesday, Sets Target Date for Reopening of Gaming in Nevada |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/21/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces Board of Parole Commissioners to allow for virtual public participation in hearings for eligible inmates
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/21/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces State of Emergency after 6.5 magnitude earthquake
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Nevada Health Response |
5/15/2020 |
TODAY AT 3 P.M.: Governor Sisolak to provide update on Phase 1 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery Plan |
Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation |
5/14/2020 |
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance System to Launch Saturday for Self-Employed and Independent Contractor Claimants
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Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
5/13/2020 |
Plan for dental providers offers guidance for procedures |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/11/2020 |
Governor Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/12/2020 |
Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Waived Until Further Notice from State or Department of Labor |
Western States Pact |
5/11/2020 |
Western States Pact Urges Federal Support for States and Cities Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/11/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak declares State of Fiscal Emergency due to COVID-19 pandemic |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
5/11/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak Signs Directive Allowing Non-Merit Staff to Assist with Unemployment Claims
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Nevada Health Response |
5/8/2020 |
Nevada Health Response Releases Industry-Specific Guidance for Phase 1 Reopening
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Nevada Health Response |
5/07/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak: Nevada ready for Phase 1 reopening on Saturday, with statewide standards
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Nevada Heath Response |
5/01/2020 |
Nevada Health Response: Governor Sisolak signs directive to protect Nevadans from garnishment of COVID-19 related funds
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/30/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan
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Nevada Health Response |
4/29/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces extension Stay at Home directive with initial easing of restrictions
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Nevada Health Response |
4/28/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak: Nevada ready to resume limited medical and dental procedures |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/27/2020 |
Nevada & Colorado Join California, Oregon & Washington in Western States Pact |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
4/24/2020 |
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division receives federal funds to support Older Adults and People with Disabilities |
Governor’s Office for New Americans |
4/22/2020 |
Managing your Family’s Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19 |
Nevada Department of Education |
4/21/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada School Buildings will not Re-Open During the 2019-20 School Year |
Nevada Health Response |
4/21/2020 |
Governor Sisolak provides criteria, framework for state-specific reopening plan |
University of Nevada School of Medicine |
4/21/2020 |
Nevada State Public Health Lab to start limited antibody testing in coming weeks |
Nevada National Guard |
4/20/2020 |
Nevada Guard begins COVID-19 sample collection support |
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court |
4/20/2020 |
Step-By-Step Online Domestic Violence Temporary Protective Order Application Launched By District Court As Risks Rise Amid Coronavirus |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/16/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak updates Nevadans on COVID-19 testing capabilities, future plans |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
4/15/2020 |
Lab in Las Vegas issued cease and desist for operating without license – Public notified of invalid COVID-19 test results |
Nevada Health Response |
4/14/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak announces updates to help Nevadans file for Unemployment Insurance |
Nevada Department of Education |
4/14/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Issues Declaration of Emergency Directive to Support High School Students in Graduating On Time
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Nevada Health Response |
4/14/2020 |
Echoes of the past: the 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Nevada |
Nevada Health Response |
4/14/2020 |
Nevada Guard enters historic response to battle COVID-19 |
Nevada Department of Education |
4/14/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Issues Declaration of Emergency Directive to Support High School Students in Graduating On-Time |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
4/14/2020 |
Health care workforce grows as volunteers join Battle Born Medical Corps |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
4/13/2020 |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Office of Analytics launches data dashboard focused on skilled nursing, assisted living facilities |
Nevada Health Response |
4/13/2020 |
Nevada Health Response releases video from State Emergency Operations Center/Joint Operations Center |
Army Corps of Engineers |
4/11/2020 |
Army Corps of Engineers Assess Sites for Hospital Space in Nevada |
Nevada Health Response |
4/10/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces federal funding for National Guard |
United States Air Force |
4/10/2020 |
Thunderbirds to honor front line COVID-19 responders with Las Vegas flyover |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/09/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak Announces Selection of Call Center Vendor, Adding at Least 100 Full-Time Operators to Manage Unemployment Calls |
Nevada Health Response |
4/08/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces expansion of social distancing emergency directives
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Nevada Governor’s Office for New Americans |
4/06/2020 |
The Governor’s Office for New Americans launches multilingual #StayHomeforNevada PSA |
Nevada Health Response |
4/04/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak & DHHS urge Nevadans to join Battle Born Medical Corps
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Nevada Health Response |
4/04/2020 |
Major Disaster Declaration approved for Nevada’s COVID-19 response |
Nevada Health Response |
4/03/2020 |
Nevada Medical Advisory Team issues recommendations for face coverings to prevent spread of COVID-19
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Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/03/2020 |
Due to Economic Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic, Gov. Sisolak Asks State Agencies to Review Budgets and Make Recommendations for Reductions
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Nevada Health Response
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4/02/2020 |
Nevada Insurance Commissioner releases guidance for carriers during COVID-19 pandemic |
Nevada Health Response |
4/01/2020 |
Governor Sisolak activates national guard, signs directive to bring relief to healthcare professionals |
Nevada Health Response |
4/01/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces Stay at Home directive, extends closure date to the end of April |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
4/01/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak Requests Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for Additional Support in COVID-19 Response
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Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
4/01/2020 |
Aging and Disability Services Division Nevada COVID-19 Aging Network rapid response announced |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/31/2020 |
Governor Sisolak’s Signed Letter to Travel Leaders |
Nevada Health Response |
3/31/2020 |
Governor Sisolak issues travel advisory for State of Nevada |
Nevada Health Response |
3/31/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Signs Directive Related to Legal Proceeding, Permits, and Licenses |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/30/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces New Emergency Operation Structure to Direct the Statewide Response to COVID-19 |
Nevada Health Response |
3/29/2020 |
Governor Sisolak, Attorney General Ford, State Treasurer Conine to announce housing stability measures amid COVID-19 public health crisis |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/25/2020 |
DPBH and Public Health Lab Statement Regarding State of Nevada Policy Testing for COVID-19 Testing |
Nevada Health Response |
3/24/2020 |
Governor Sisolak signs emergency regulation restricting drug distribution during COVID-19 |
Nevada Health Response |
3/24/2020 |
Nevada Health and Human Services Guidance and Resources for Child Care Providers and Families |
Nevada Health Response |
3/24/2020 |
Governor Sisolak signs directive related to public gatherings to mitigate spread of COVID-19 |
Nevada Health Response |
3/24/2020 |
Nevada governors create Stay Home for Nevada PSA |
Nevada Health Response |
3/23/2020 |
Nevada one of three states allowed to develop, assess and conduct COVID-19 testing on its own |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/23/2020 |
Essential services available from Nevada Health and Human Services |
Nevada Governor’s Office
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3/23/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces Distance Education Plan Approvals for 16 of 17 School Districts and All Charter Schools |
Nevada Health Response |
3/22/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces COVID-19 Response, Relief & Recovery Task Force (RRR) to be led by Jim Murren |
Nevada Health Response |
3/22/2020 |
Governor Sisolak signs emergency directive on public meetings to maintain government transparency & protect public safety |
Nevada Health Response |
3/21/2020 |
Statement from Nevada Superintendent Jhone Ebert |
Nevada Health Response |
3/21/2020 |
Statement from State Epidemiologist on COVID-19 Dashboard |
Nevada Health Response |
3/20/2020 |
Gov. Sisolak Announces Additional Measures to Support Schools, Students during COVID-19 |
Nevada Health Response |
3/20/2020 |
Governor Sisolak announces new directive for nonessential businesses |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/20/2020 |
Nevada Medicaid announces COVID-19 response, highlights changes to telehealth policy |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/20/2020 |
Stay Home for Nevada: What Nevadans Need to Know and Do |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/19/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Waives Work Search Requirement and Wait Period for Unemployment Insurance Benefits |
Nevada Health Response |
3/19/2020 |
Nevada Health Response adds data dashboard feature to website |
Nevada Health Response |
3/19/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Petitions President for Hospitality Industry Relief |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/19/2020 |
Child Care is ‘Essential Business’ in Nevada |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/18/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada is One of First States to Get Statewide Approval for SBA Disaster Loans |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/18/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement in Support of Nevada’s Asian-American Community |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/18/2020 |
NV Public Health Labs Testing for COVID-19 |
Nevada Health Response |
3/18/2020 |
Nevada Health Response COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiative |
Nevada Health Response |
3/17/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Announces COVID-19 Risk Mitigation Initiatives |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/16/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement on First Death Related to COVID-19 in Nevada |
Nevada Executive Department |
3/15/2020 |
COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/15/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Updates Public on State Action and Guidance Regarding COVID-19 |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/13/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Declares State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/13/2020 |
ICYMI: State of Nevada Releases New “Nevada Health Response” Website to Provide Resources and Guidance on COVID-19 |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/07/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Updates Public on COVID-19 Situation in Nevada |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/06/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement Regarding Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Washoe County |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/06/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Adopts Emergency Regulation to Protect Nevadans from Increased Medical and Prescription Costs Related to COVID-19 |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
3/05/2020 |
Governor Sisolak Releases Statement Regarding Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Nevada |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
3/04/2020 |
State of Nevada 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Update: Department announces weekly updates on situation in Nevada |
Nevada Governor’s Office |
2/28/2020 |
Governor Sisolak and Local and State Health Partners Brief Public on Efforts Related to COVID-19 |
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services |
1/29/2020 |
Southern Nevada Resident Being Tested for Novel Coronavirus: First potential Clark County case identified Tuesday |