From Nye County Emergency Management

 

The World Health Organization has raised its RISK ASSESSMENT of CORONAVIRUS to VERY HIGH as the number of cases continues to grow. Worldwide there have been over 86,000 cases and over 3,000 deaths. The number of cases within the United States has grown with six reported deaths, all in Washington state, as of Tuesday morning, March 3rd. A pandemic has not yet been declared, but everyone should prepare for the probability. Currently, there is no antagonist or inoculation available for this virus.

 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) remains the primary US response agency for confirmation testing, but presumptive testing kits have been distributed to State governments. U.S. officials continue to stress that the risk to Americans remains low and more deaths occur from seasonal influenza.

 

Full county release: https://nyecounty.net/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=916