Please use these links to help you when you need to find informaiton on COVID-19.
4/21/2020 – Governor Sisolak Announces Nevada School Buildings will not Re-Open During the 2019-20 School Year
Note on test results: This data changes rapidly as labs conduct tests and discover new cases. The numbers may not always match the most recent reports released by local health jurisdictions since statewide cases will be updated as lab data are available. Additionally, these are laboratory-based data which may reflect some results on patients that live outside of Nevada. Those cases will be removed once the epidemiological investigation is performed. Click here for information on facilities in Nevada with COVID-19 cases

Schools & Families
The links below provide guidance to schools, students, and their families on how to prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID-19.
- 4/21 SAMHSA Guidance: Intimate Partner and Child Abuse
- 4/15 Nevada Department of Education Directive 014 Release
- 4/14 Declaration of Emergency Directive 014
- 4/7 NSHE Regents Suspend Policies In Support of Students Facing Financial Hardship
- 4/7 NSHE Regents Adjust Grading Policy to Support Students
- 4/3 SafeNest Safety Planning During a Quarantine Video
- 4/2 Guide to Coping with COVID-19: Kids and families edition
- 3/31 Planning Information for Families
- 3/25 Covid-19 Resources for Families at Home
- 3/24 School and Community Food Access Resources and Updates During COVID-19 Closures
- 3/23 Governor Sisolak Announces Distance Education Plan Approvals for 16 of 17 School Districts and All Charter Schools
- 3/21 Statement from Nevada Superintendent Jhone Ebert
- 3/21 Video: Statement from Nevada Superintendent Jhone Ebert
- 3/11 K-12 District/School Administrator and School Nurse Resources for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 3/11 Nevada Department of Education FAQ for Nevada Parents and Families
- 3/9 Nevada System of Higher Education COVID-19 Information
- 3/6 How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
- CDC Resources for K-12 School and Childcare Program
- CDC Resources for Institutes of Higher Education
- CDC Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations
- CDC Considerations for School Closure
Consumers
The information below provides COVID-19-related guidance to Nevada consumers.
- 4/23 Guidance for Landlords
- 4/23 Guia para Arrendadores
- 4/13 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Safety Tips for Online Private Sales
- 4/13 Attorney General Ford, 22 States Call on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Protect Consumers’ Credit During COVID-19 Pandemic and Signed Letter to CFPB
- 4/13 Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich Form Nevada COVID-19 Task Force and Don’t Get Scammed Nevada Flyer
- 4/7 Eviction Relief for Nevadans
- 4/2 Nevada Health Link encourages extra consumer caution due to increased insurance-related fraud during COVID-19 crisis
- 3/31 Declaration of Emergency Directive 009
- 3/31 Governor Sisolak Signs Directive Related to Legal Proceeding, Permits, and Licenses
- 3/29 Governor Sisolak, Attorney General Ford, State Treasurer Conine announce housing stability measures amid COVID-19 public health crisis
- 3/29 Governor Sisolak Guidance: Directive 008 – Evictions
- 29 de marzo Governador Sisolak Directiva 008 – Desalojos de Viviendas
- 29 de marzo Preguntas Frecuentes Desalojos de Viviendas
- 3/29 Declaration of Emergency Directive 008
- 3/29 Mortgage assistance during COVID-19 outbreak (Updated 4/20)
- 3/17 Telehealth Resources
- 3/11 Attorney General Ford Warns Nevadans of Coronavirus Scams
- 3/6 COVID-19 and Nevada’s Health Insurance; Division of Insurance Issues Guidance for Consumers
- FAQs: COVID-19 and Your Health Insurance
- Coronavirus and Blood Donation
- Utilities Information for Consumers
Patient Privacy Laws
In order to protect public health and safety, there are state and federal laws in place regarding patient privacy. Though we are all concerned about our own health, we need to recognize that these laws are in place to protect private citizens and we should respect their personal information.
What Laws Govern a Patient’s Private Health Information?
NRS 441A.220 prohibits disclosing personal health information without the consent of the individual except in limited circumstances. This information cannot be disclosed even with a search warrant, subpoena or discovery proceeding in a lawsuit. The health authority can only disclose the information necessary to assist the public in controlling or preventing communicable disease without violating the rights of any individual to their own personal health information. Regulations and policies of local health districts further implement this law.
Additional federal laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), may also apply. The HIPAA Privacy Rule is a national standard to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information. Entities that must follow the HIPAA regulations include health insurance companies, government programs that pay for health care (Medicare and Medicaid), and health care providers (doctors, nurses, hospitals, etc.). Some local health districts and public health authorities provide direct health care services, so they also comply with HIPAA.
What Information Can the Health Authority Disclose About a Case or Suspected Case of COVID-19?
The public health authority can publicly provide statistical information as long as the information does not identify any person who has or has been exposed to COVID-19. [NRS 441A.220(2)]
The public health authority can disclose specific, limited personal health information to the following:
- Any person who has been exposed to COVID-19 [NAC 441A.300(1)(a)];
- The parent, guardian or caregiver of a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has a person exposed to COVID-19 [NAC 441A.300(1)(b)];
- Health care providers treating an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or a person who has been exposed to COVID-19 [NAC 441A.300(1)(c)];
- Employers of a person diagnosed with COVID-19 if that person is employed in a sensitive occupation and the health authority determines that the potential for transmission of the disease is enhanced by his or her employment [NAC 441A.300(1)(d)]; and
- Any person who has a medical need to know the information for their own protection or well-being as determined by the health authority. [NRS 441A.220(6)]
If an exception allows disclosure, it is limited. The health authority may only disclose information to those who have been exposed or are likely to be exposed sufficiently to acquire COVID-19. Only information which is necessary to protect another person’s health may be disclosed. [NAC 441A.300(2-3)]
The protection of first responders, including emergency medical service personnel, police officers, and firefighters, is critical to the protection of the community. Due to the recent spread of the disease, COVID-19 is not specifically listed as a communicable disease in the regulation which directly authorizes disclosure to first responders upon an exposure likely to cause transmission. [NAC 441A.305(1)(b) and (2)] First responders who have been exposed, however, fall under the exception as a person who has a medical need to know the information for their own protection or well-being. Whether someone has a medical need to know another person’s health information is determined by the relevant health authority and may be subject to federal privacy laws. [NRS 441A.220(6); NAC 441A.300(1)(a)]
Why do Public Health Authorities Protect the Personal Information of Individuals Who Have or May Have Been Exposed to COVID-19?
They must do so under the law. The public health authority must comply with the law to maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
It is critical that people are honest and accurate about where they have been and what they have done so that the public health authorities can identify all persons who may be exposed. Individuals would be less likely to cooperate with public health officials and provide personal information if they fear their personal information will be released to the public.
What is the Penalty for Unauthorized Disclosure of Personal Health Information?
Violating Nevada’s patient privacy laws is a crime punishable as a misdemeanor. [NRS 441A.910]
Home Care
The following documents provide guidance for individuals deemed close contacts, people under monitoring, or confirmed cases.
- 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care
- 4/8 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Fatalities
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
- 2/12 Self-Monitoring Steps for Close Contacts of People Confirmed to Have, or Being Evaluated for Novel Coronavirus
- 2/12 Prevention Steps for People Confirmed to Have or Being Evaluated for COVID-19 Infection Who Receive Care at Home
- 2/12 Guidance for Persons Being Monitored for Novel Coronavirus
- 2/12 Notice to the Health Care Provider for Novel Coronavirus
Travelers & Visitors
- 3/31/2020 Governor Sisolak issues travel advisory for State of Nevada
- 3/31/2020 Governor Sisolak’s Signed Letter to Travel Leaders
- 3/31/2020 Travel Advisory Poster
- 3/31/2020 Travel Advisory Flyer
Visitors Traveling to Nevada and Nevadans Traveling Outside Nevada
On March 30, 2020, Governor Steve Sisolak issued a travel advisory for the State of Nevada, urging visitors or returning Nevadans to self-quarantine and
monitor their health for 14 days after arriving or returning to Nevada to help contain the spread of COVID-19 in Nevada.
Travelers are urged to self-quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days or the duration of their stay in Nevada, whichever is shorter. Travelers and returning Nevadans should not visit any public place or come into contact with those who are not members of their household unit.
The Governor is also strongly urging Nevadans to avoid non-essential travel during this time period, especially to places where the CDC has issued travel advisories. For Nevada residents who live in communities that border other states, please practice aggressive social distancing if you must cross state lines for essential daily matters. This advisory does not apply to healthcare, public health, public safety, transportation,and food supply essential employees. For more information, click on the links above.
CDC Travel Health Notices inform travelers and clinicians about current health issues that impact travelers’ health, like disease outbreaks, special events or gatherings, and natural disasters, in specific destinations. For updated CDC guidance on current travel advisories, visit the CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel page.
For additional resources and travel advisories, and to inform your personal travel decisions, please visit:
Nevada Department of Transportation
When driving to, from, and throughout Nevada you can find updated Nevada highway conditions – including any potential weather-related closures – by logging onto www.nvroads.com or dialing 511 before driving. Also, you can download the NVRoads app on your mobile device for state highway updates. For additional information about the Nevada Department of Transportation you can visit their main site, here.
Healthcare Facilities and Laboratories
The following documents provide guidance to healthcare facilities, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities, as well as medical laboratories.
Healthcare Facilities
- 4/20 Updated Testing Criteria for COVID-19
- 1/31 Healthcare Facility Preparedness Checklist for Novel Coronavirus
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- 1/31 Evaluating Persons with Fever and Acute Respiratory Illness
- CDC Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- FAQs on Diagnostic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Hospitals
- 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care
- 4/8 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Related Mortalities
- 3/31 Guidance for Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel (HCP) with Potential Exposure to Patients with (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- 3/30 Visitors Guide to Healthcare Facilities
- 3/27 COVID-19 Guidance for Employers
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
- 1/31 Hospital Preparedness Checklist for Novel Coronavirus
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- 1/31 Evaluating Persons with Fever and Acute Respiratory Illness
- Poster for Hospitals
- Poster for Hospitals (Spanish)
- CDC Comprehensive Hospital Preparedness Checklist for COVID-19
- CDC Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
- FAQs on Diagnostic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Acute Care Facilities
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/25 Technical Bulletin #3 – Information for Health Care Providers (March 25, 2020)
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Requirements & Implications Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention Concerning Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): FAQs and Considerations for Patient Triage, Placement and Hospital Discharge.
- CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
- CDC Resources for Healthcare Facilities
- FAQs on Diagnostic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Skilled Nursing Facilities
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/25 Technical Bulletin #3 – Information for Health Care Providers
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- CDC Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF), Nursing Homes
- CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
- CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes
- CMS Announces New Targeted Plan for Healthcare Facility Inspections in Light of COVID-19
Long Term Care Facilities
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/25 Technical Bulletin #3 – Information for Health Care Providers
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- CDC Strategies to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF)
- CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
- CMS Guidance for Infection Control and Prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nursing Homes
Hospice Agencies
Medical Laboratories
- 4/20 Updated Testing Criteria for COVID-19
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/20 Updated Interim Testing Criteria for COVID-19
- 3/5 Technical Bulletin #4 – Information for Health Care Providers, Medical Facilities, and Medical Laboratories
- CDC Information for Laboratories
- CDC FAQ About COVID-19 Testing at Laboratories
- CMS Guidance Regarding Relaxed Enforcement Discretion for CLIA Labs During COVID-19 Emergency
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
- FAQs on Diagnostic Testing for SARS-CoV-2
Healthcare Providers and First Responders
The following documents provide guidance to healthcare providers—including home health care providers—and first responders.
Healthcare Workers
- 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care
- 4/1 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Fatalities
- 3/31 Guidance for Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel (HCP) with Potential Exposure to Patients with (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/25 Technical Bulletin #3 – Information for Health Care Providers
- 3/24 COVID-19 Testing Information for Health Care Providers
- 3/20 Updated Interim Testing Criteria for COVID-19
- 3/17 Interim Guidelines for Discontinuation of In-Home Isolation and TransmissionBased Precautions among Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19
- 3/5 Technical Bulletin #4 – Information for Health Care Providers, Medical Facilities, and Medical Laboratories
- 1/31 Interim Tracking Form for Asymptomatic Healthcare Personnel Potentially Exposed to Novel Coronavirus
- 1/31 Infection Prevention and Control
- 1/31 Evaluating Persons with Fever and Acute Respiratory Illness
- Guidance to Pharmacy Practitioners and Prescribers during COVID-19 Outbreak
- CDC Information for Healthcare Professionals
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
Home Healthcare Providers
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- 3/27 Technical Bulletin #4 – Supplemental Guidance to Employers
- 3/25 Technical Bulletin #3 – Information for Health Care Providers
- CDC Interim Guidance for Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019)
- CDC Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) or Persons under Investigation for COVID-19 in Healthcare Settings
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
Behavioral Health Providers
- Registered Narcotic Treatment Programs – information about delivery of controlled substances
- 3/27 Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information
- Resources for Coping and Managing during COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)
First Responders
- Interim Infection Control Guidance for Prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- CDC Resources for First Responders and Law Enforcement
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Local Public Health Care Authorities & Tribes
The following documents and links provide identification, monitoring, and containment guidance to local public health authorities and tribal governments.
- 4/13 Crisis Standards of Care
- 4/8 Technical Bulletin: Reporting COVID-19 Fatalities
- CDC Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments
- CDC Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission
- CDC Interim Guidance for Monitoring Persons Under Investigation for Novel Coronavirus
- CDC Interim Exposure Categories for Novel Coronavirus
- CDC Interim US Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Persons with Potential 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure in Travel-associated or Community Settings
- Division of Public and Behavioral Health Letter to Nevada Tribal Chairs
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Prescription Medications during COVID-19
- Nevada State Board of Pharmacy COVID-19 Information