The Southern Nevada Health District received a report of a second presumptive positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a Clark County resident on March 8. The patient is a woman in her 70s who is currently hospitalized and in isolation. Two adults have been identified as close contacts of this individual and are being asked to self-quarantine for 14 days. The patient is reporting in-state travel prior to developing symptoms. The Health District is working with its health care partners on this ongoing investigation.

The first individual, a male in his 50s, who was reported as a presumptive positive by the Health District, remains hospitalized in serious condition.

COVID-19 Testing

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that commercial laboratories will soon be performing testing for COVID-19. Positive test results do get reported to the Health District; once a report is received, the agency’s investigation process begins. The CDC has issued updated guidance for evaluating and testing people for COVID-19. The updated guidance allows health care providers to consider testing for a wider group of patients, while still prioritizing patients with compatible symptoms and risk factors.

The Health District will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

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