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By Mary Hynes Las Vegas Review-Journal
January 13, 2021 - 1:00 pm
 
Updated January 13, 2021 - 2:00 pm

The Southern Nevada Health District provided an update on COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday afternoon.

Speakers at the virtual briefing included:

— Scott Black, chairman of the Southern Nevada District Board of Health;

— Dr. Fermin Leguen, the district’s acting chief health officer;

— JoAnn Rupiper, the district’s director of clinical services.

A representative of Clark County also is expected to participate.

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

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