Nevada reports 512 new coronavirus cases, 15 deaths

Nevada public health officials on Sunday reported 512 new coronavirus cases and 15 additional deaths.

The updated numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Services brought statewide totals to 288,348 cases and 4,709 deaths since the pandemic began.

Nevada’s two-week positivity rate, a key indicator monitored by public health officials, fell to 13.1 percent, according to data posted Sunday. The rate has been trending down since mid-January.

Despite a fall of more than 8 percentage points in that time, the positivity rate is still not where public health officials want it.

The state’s coronavirus response director has said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants positivity rates below 10 percent and closer to 5 percent. The last time the state’s positivity rate was below 10 percent was Nov. 3, according to state data.

New cases fell below the 14-day moving average of 557 cases per day. Nevada is averaging 16 deaths per day over the same period.

Hospitalization data is not reported on Sunday.

In Clark County, officials reported 480 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths Sunday, bringing local totals to 222,429 cases and 3,639 deaths. The county numbers are included in the statewide totals.

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