RENO (AP) — Fueled by continued growth in the spread of the delta variant, Nevada's average daily number of new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positivity rate all have soared to their highest levels since February.
The 14-day average positivity rate statewide has tripled from 3.4% on June 11 to 10.5% earlier this week.
It's the first time its topped 10% since mid-February.
The rate now is twice as high in Clark County and Las Vegas than the Reno-Sparks area in Washoe County, 11.8% compared to 5.3%.
The 14-day average of new daily cases has grown to 517 and hospitalizations 705. Both are the highest levels since mid-February.
