Initiative involving Catholic Charities will reach out to senior Meals on Wheels clients to see if they would like to get inoculated in the comfort of their own homes.
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The U.S. is closing in on President Joe Biden’s goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations, weeks ahead of his target date.
The City of North Las Vegas announced Thursday that it is partnering with the College of Southern Nevada to open a new COVID-19 vaccination site at CSN North Las Vegas.
Many of those who are not yet eligible to receive doses under state rules are using a “Vaccine Hunters” Facebook group to cut in line.
Officials say testing remains an important piece of fighting the pandemic.
Demand remains high for vaccine in Clark County and is expected to increase as eligibility expands, public health officials say, suggesting “overwhelming” crowds may lie ahead.
All Nevadans 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting April 5, while those of the same age group with underlying conditions can get their shot as early as next week.
Most of this week’s doses will be from Moderna and Pfizer, but some supply of Johnson & Johnson is beginning to ship.
Medical ethicists say the honor system may be abused.
Health reporter Mary Hynes draws on her expertise and sources to answer queries on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Two local Veterans Administration clinics will give veterans the choice between the one-shot Johnson & Johnson or the Moderna two-dose option.
Eligibility is expanding. High-risk residents 55 and older could also receive doses at pharmacies statewide starting next week.
Nevadans can go to select CVS pharmacies to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak received a shot of COVID-19 vaccine today at an Albertsons in Southern Nevada alongside front-line grocery store workers.
Officials in Esmeralda County say the fewer than 1,000 residents are getting doses in other counties, but they can only guess how many have attained immunity.