Nevada could reach herd immunity in matter of months, expert says

Nevada hasn't achieved herd immunity against COVID-19, but it's close enough to be characterized by one leading state public health ... [NEVADA COULD REACH HERD IMMUNITY IN MATTER OF MONTHS, EXPERT SAYS]( [Nevada hasn't achieved herd immunity against COVID-19, but it's close enough to be characterized by one leading state public health official as "herd dulling." Mark Pandori, director of the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory in Reno, estimated that about 30-40% of Nevadans are immune because they have naturally acquired antibodies, which become present by catching the virus. As vaccinations continue, that could bring the state to the ideal level of protection of about 70% within a couple of months, he said.]( [HOW TO HANDLE YOUR COVID VACCINATION CARD WITH CARE]( [Don't lose that vaccination record card, but don't show it off, either. The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services is offering tips on how to responsibly handle the record cards that COVID-19 vaccine recipients get to prove they've received their shots.]( ['WE WANT TO STOP THIS': METRO APPEALS TO PUBLIC IN UNSOLVED HIT-AND-RUN CASES]( [Metro Police's Traffic Bureau has been called out to Las Vegas roadways six times this year to probe pedestrian deaths caused by hit-and-run drivers. Two of the incidents remain unsolved. "That's two people who aren't coming home. That could have been any of you, or me, who didn't come home," Metro Police Lt. Greg Munson said.]( [PLAYOFF PREVIEW? GOLDEN KNIGHTS HEAD TO COLORADO FOR SERIES WITH AVALANCHE]( [The last time the Golden Knights played the Avalanche, it was in a series that included a game at Lake Tahoe and all the national attention that comes when two of the best teams in the NHL meet. Expect the same this week when Vegas takes on the Avalanche for a two-game series starting tonight at 6 p.m. at Ball Arena in Denver.]( [EDOARDO DEL CADIA IS FOURTH UNLV PLAYER TO ENTER TRANSFER PORTAL]( [Another day, another UNLV basketball player in the transfer portal. Junior forward Edoardo Del Cadia entered the portal on Thursday, joining teammates Donavan Yap, Isaac Lindsey and Jhaylon Martinez, who announced their intention to transfer on Wednesday.]( MOST READ: [Three UNLV freshmen enter transfer portal following coaching change]( [Boy allegedly killed by Las Vegas parents had bite marks, bruises, police say]( [These were the most stolen vehicles in Las Vegas over past year]( [Online results favor shooting memorial at concert site]( [Lawmakers propose banning death penalty in Nevada]( [Join Our Mailing List]( Greenspun Media Group, 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89074 [SafeUnsubscribe™ {EMAIL}]( [Forward this email]( | [Update Profile]( | [Customer Contact Data Notice]( Sent by gmginfo@gmgvegas.com