FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 12, 2020

The Southern Nevada Health District has received reports of three new presumptive positive cases in Clark County. These investigations are in the preliminary phase, and the Health District will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Currently, the Health District is reporting eight cases in Clark County – seven presumptive positives and one that has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

MEDIA: An update will be sent this afternoon. If new information is available, a media availability will be scheduled and a notification distributed as soon as possible.

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