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Researchers have detected an omicron variant of the coronavirus in wastewater in southern Nevada, but in initial reports it does not appear to be widespread.

The first known case of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Clark County, the Southern Nevada Health District announced Tuesday. This is also the first known case of the variant in the state of Nevada, health officials stated.

Researchers have detected the omicron variant of coronavirus in wastewater in southern Nevada, but initial reports appear it is not widespread.

Scientists across the world are racing to understand the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and that includes right here in Las Vegas, with research happening at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý’s Wastewater Surveillance Program is primarily about identifying new variants and helps the state identify if, and when, they show up.

The sewers in Southern Nevada can tell a lot about what’s happening in our community.

Researchers at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý are tracking the Las Vegas Flu season through wastewater studies.

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý researchers are tracking flu season through our waste water.