As the push to get more Nevadans vaccinated continues, health and elected leaders continue to come up with unique ways to make that happen.

The Delta variant - the latest mutation of the coronavirus classified by the federal government as "concerning" - now accounts for 10 percent of new cases in the United States and possibly twice as much in Nevada, according to health authorities.

The delta variant — the latest coronavirus mutant to be federally classified as a “variant of concern” — now accounts for 10 percent of new cases in the U.S. and possibly twice that rate in Nevada, health officials say.

As Nevada’s COVID-19 vaccination rates fall behind many other states in the nation, 8 News Now spoke with a local expert about the importance of herd immunity and risk of community transmission.

Health experts say the Delta variant, which emerged in India, has arrived in Clark County. Murthy says a vaccination would provide protection, not only against that strain but others, too.

Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to announce within days that Nevada will join a growing number of states in offering “exciting” prizes to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

Governor Steve Sisolak is expected to announce within days that Nevada will join with a growing number of states in offering “exciting” prizes to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to announce within days that Nevada will join a growing number of states in offering “exciting” prizes to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.