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Clark County’s Phase 3 application ‘on pause’ as COVID-19 cases rise

Public health officials have urged county residents to stay home over July Fourth holiday weekend, saying 'this is a dangerous time for gatherings'

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Clark County Public Health is urging people to stay home this Fourth of July weekend as the county experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Public Health reported 40 new cases – the highest number of cases reported in a single day in Clark County since the pandemic began – on Wednesday, July 1.

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