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Continuing monthslong trend, COVID cases remain low

Continuing a monthslong trend, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain at low levels in Clark County and statewide, according to new state data.

The 14-day average for daily new confirmed cases dipped to 76 in the county from last week’s 83, according to data posted Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services. Statewide, cases declined to 103 from 109.

Confirmed and suspected COVID-19 hospitalizations increased to 120 in the county from 104 a week prior. Statewide, they increased to 145 from 131.

The 14-day average for COVID-19-related deaths remained at zero in the county and at one statewide.

Contact Mary Hynes at mhynes@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0336. Follow @MaryHynes1 on Twitter.

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