Nevada is among the first states to request one of the CDC's new COVID-19 "strike teams" to help reduce infections and increase vaccinations, specifically in Las Vegas.

Nevada’s governor asked for help from the federal government last week to deal with a recent rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the state, highlighting the challenges facing states with largely unvaccinated populations now that the pace of inoculations has slackened.

Right now, only those ages 12 and older can get the vaccine. It is still unclear when younger kids will be able to receive theirs.

COVID-19 is spreading fastest in wealthy suburbs in the west and south Las Vegas Valley, as a highly contagious strain establishes a growing foothold.

The delta variant has health officials on alert for the uptick in COVID-19 cases. Nevada is reporting more than 100 confirmed cases.

Expect busy weekends in the Las Vegas valley during the month of July with people coming into town for concerts, expos, and the Fourth of July holiday. All of this at a time when the Delta variant is rapidly spreading in Nevada.

You are at greater risk of dying if you remain unvaccinated against the deadly coronavirus, according to a report released by The Associated Press (AP).

If you, a friend, or a loved one remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 at this point – for whatever reason – you are at higher risk of dying if you become infected.