SNHD: Clark County reaches vaccine milestone

70% of those eligible have received at least one dose of a COVID vaccine
A person receives their coronavirus vaccination
Coronavirus vaccination Photo credit City of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Southern Nevada Health District says that Clark County has hit the 70% mark when it comes to eligible residents receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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“This achievement is a demonstration of how committed our community members are to taking care of themselves and each other,” said Dr. Fermin Leguen, District Health Officer for the Southern Nevada Health District. “It is also a reflection of the hard work of our staff and response partners. Through our combined and sustained efforts, we can continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community and get back to enjoying our pre-pandemic lives.”

SNHD also announced that beginning Friday and continuing through Saturday, October 25, the Health District will offer expanded evening and weekend COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours at its 280 S. Decatur Blvd location (just south of U.S. 95):

- Friday and Monday: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Additional information about COVID-19, including Health District resources, reports, and testing and vaccine clinic sites is available at www.snhd.info/covid.

Featured Image Photo Credit: City of Las Vegas