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Second Case Of Coronavirus Reported In Nevada

A second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Nevada was reported late Thursday in Washoe County.

The first case was announced in Southern Nevada Thursday morning. 

Washoe County health officials reported the second positive case as a Reno man in his 50s, who is linked to one of the cruise ships affected by the virus. 

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Officials said the man in the Reno case is stable and that he is self-isolating at home.  

The man has a family member who is a student at Huffaker Elementary School in Reno. 

Health officials have asked the school to close Friday as a precaution. 

There are no confirmed cases at Huffaker Elementary. The WCHD has scheduled a news briefing Friday morning.