The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports a substantial increase in the number of out-of-staters who are becoming infected with the virus, either while still in the Silver State, or upon returning home.
After 78 days of being closed on his orders, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak (D) allowed casinos to reopen on June 4.
As of July 6, the DHHS reported that only 123 non-residents had tested positive for the coronavirus since the reopening of the state’s economic driver. However, as of July 25, that number swelled to 347 visitors — an increase of 182 percent or 224 positive infections.
California is most responsible for the non-resident positive results, with more than 100. Eighty-nine were from Arizona, and 20 from Texas.
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