Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - COVID-19 cases dropped in Clark County over the past week, but the omicron (BA.5) variant now accounts for nearly three-quarters of the county's cases, according to data released Wednesday.
The 14-day moving average of new cases (per 100,000 population) declined by about 14% in Clark County compared to last week. Statewide, that average fell even more -- 15.8%.
The decline comes a week after numbers leveled off, but over the past three weeks, Clark County's 14-day average has fallen by 24%. Cases are declining faster than hospitalizations over that three-week period.
The omicron (BA.5) variant remains the dominant strain in the state, with just 72.4% of Clark County's cases. "A sore throat and hoarse voice are the top omicron symptoms, according to a study of 62,000 participants," according to NHA.
Hospitalizations continue to decline statewide. 16 fewer COVID-19 patients are hospitalized in Clark County compared to last week, and five fewer statewide.
Nevada reported 32 COVID-related deaths last week, 31 of them from Clark County.