Clark County reported six deaths from COVID-19 on Friday though the county ended the week with the fewest new cases since early October, according to data from Clark County Public Health.
The fatalities were two men in their 50s, a woman in her 60s, and a man and two women ages 80 or older, according to Public Health. All had underlying health conditions. Their deaths bring the total number from COVID-19 to 219.
Seven deaths from COVID-19 were reported this week, down from 10 last week and 20 the week before.
Public Health reported 37 new COVID-19 cases Friday, bringing the county’s total to 17,987. There were 252 cases reported since Feb. 12, an average of 36 a day. The weekly total was the lowest since 251 cases were reported in the week ending Oct. 9.
There were 262 active COVID-19 cases still in their isolation period Friday, up from 258 on Thursday, according to Public Health data.
Hospitalizations fell. There were 35 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Clark County on Friday, down from 37 on Thursday. One person is hospitalized awaiting test results, down from three Thursday, according to Public Health data.
Public Health reported that 59.4 percent of the county’s licensed ICU beds were occupied Friday, down from 78.1 percent Thursday.
Daily information on vaccinations administered is not available, but as of Monday, Clark County Public Health reported that 39,252 doses had been administered in Clark County, with 35,776 Clark County residents receiving one dose and 12,482 Clark County residents with two doses.
Clark County was allocated 2,925 first doses and 8,275 second doses for the week of Feb. 15-21.
