For the second week in a row, as of updates published on September 26, all of Nevada’s counties are showing a high transmission rate. Throughout the State, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status are required to wear face coverings indoors or while in crowded outdoor settings. On this week’s state Covid-19 update, the Pfizer booster shot recommendation was discussed. DHHS stated that they will be following the State- specific playbook originally released at the beginning of the year that outlines members of the workforce who are eligible for the booster. DHHS also announced an updated K-12 COVID-19 Dashboard. The full Covid-19 state update can be found HERE.
Updates from the Governor’s Office
Governor Sisolak Wraps Successful Jobs + Workers Week
Federal Updates
Cortez Masto Marks Fourth Anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Attack
Rosen Statement on 4th Anniversary of 1 October
Rosen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Outdoors for All Act to Fund Urban Parks Projects
Rep. Titus Introduces Bump Stock Ban Ahead Of 1 October Anniversary
Congressman Horsford Marks Four Years Since 1 October Shooting
Congressman Horsford Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown
State Agency and Local Government Updates
SNHD- Clark County reaches vaccine milestone
DHHS- Members for Advisory Committee for a Resilient Nevada Selected
DHHS-Immigrants Can Now Safely Apply for Medicaid
The Nevada Department of Education Celebrates Staff Appointments to National Boards and Commissions
Chancellor Rose Issues Letter on NSHE COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Requirement
McCarran Serves 3.8 Million Passengers in August
City of Las Vegas: Mayor Says ‘Yes’ To RNC
Articles of Interest
Ellen Spiegel joins race for secretary of state (LVRJ)
Homebuilders landing record sales prices in Las Vegas (LVRJ)
Sisolak discusses how ARP money can – and can’t – be spent (NV Current)
Legislature readies itself for redrawing of congressional, state district maps (NV Current)
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