Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - Levels of COVID-19 cases in Clark County are still falling, continuing the trend that’s been seen since July.
The 14-day moving average of new cases (per 100,000 population) dropped by about 12% over the past week, with case counts reported by the county about the same as last week. The daily average for the county is at 215 cases, down from last week. Statewide, the average fell by 16%, now at 277 cases a day -- down from 330 last week.
Hospitalizations declined again, falling to 155 in Clark County and 191 statewide. Currently there are 41 COVID-19 patients under intensive care in Nevada, and 15 using ventilators -- both numbers increased since last week.
The county's COVID-19 community level moved to "low" on Aug. 11, and has remained there, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.
Clark County reported 16 COVID-related deaths last week, while Nevada's total was 22. So far during the pandemic, 11,375 COVID-related deaths have been reported in the state.