Since the drop in active COVID cases worldwide in mid-February 2022, the effects of the virus are being felt less and less as time goes on. But a small jump in cases this past month in Lincoln County means that the disease, while less of an issue, is still around. According to Missie Rowe, CEO […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record Digital or … [Read more...] about Lincoln County sees some COVID cases in May
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COVID case numbers continue to fall
As many places in the country continue to lighten their restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus, Lincoln County continues its downward trend of positive cases, with only three reported in the last two weeks. Medical experts also reported that fewer people have come in to be tested. This decline depletes less of the hospital’s dwindling […] This article is … [Read more...] about COVID case numbers continue to fall
Nevada mask requirements lifted as case numbers fall
With the spread of COVID-19 slowing in Lincoln County and throughout the nation, recent changes in mask mandates in Nevada have left many people around the state breathing a little easier, literally. After the rescinding of the statewide mask mandate by Governor Steve Sisolak Feb. 10, many organizations are now being given the right to […] This article is … [Read more...] about Nevada mask requirements lifted as case numbers fall
Latest COVID surge may be peaking as county adds more new cases
Lincoln County continues to battle the latest spike in COVID-19 cases, while national daily new case numbers are slowly falling from their all-time high. While the local hospital was unavailable to provide an update, according to usafacts.org, there have been 55 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the county since Jan. 18. The total number […] This article is … [Read more...] about Latest COVID surge may be peaking as county adds more new cases
Pandemic fatigue sets in as vaccine hesitancy remains
The number of active COVID cases in Lincoln County continues to rise as the Omicron variant rears its head around the nation. There are currently 56 active cases in Lincoln County as of Jan. 12. Missie Rowe, CEO at Grover C. Dils Medical Center, says it’s more than likely that Omicron is to blame for […] This article is available to Lincoln County Record … [Read more...] about Pandemic fatigue sets in as vaccine hesitancy remains
