Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer, speaks outside of the Southern Nevada Health District Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.
Friday, June 10, 2022 | 12:31 p.m.
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 their vaccines.
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is not behind us yet,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, health officer for the district.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention bases community levels — low, medium or high — on three COVID metrics: hospital beds in use, hospital admissions and new cases.
“As long as the virus is still circulating in our community, there is still the opportunity for surges in case counts and hospitalizations such as the one we are experiencing now,” Leguen said.
People who have COVID symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive should get tested, and people who are sick should stay home and isolated from others in their household, the Health District said.
Those who are at higher risk for severe illness may need to take additional precautions, including consulting with a doctor about the possible use of oral antivirals and monoclonal antibodies, the Health District said.
The Health District offers COVID-19 vaccines and testing at locations throughout Clark County. For more information and additional COVID-19 resources go to www.SNHD.info/covid.
