LAS VEGAS (AP) — After decreasing earlier in the week, state health officials say number of new coronavirus cases in Nevada totaled 849 on Friday, including at least 13 new deaths.
A daily report by the state Department of Health and Human Services also showed decreases in hospitalizations and intensive care cases of people confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19.
The number of deaths statewide since the first fatality was reported in the state in March approached 1,200.
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Officials decided Thursday that bars and taverns will remain closed in the Las Vegas and Reno areas, along with Elko and Pahrump, to limit spread of the virus.