Nevada's efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak now include not starting new jury trials and trying to avoid holding hearings in state courts for the Las Vegas area.
The Eighth Judicial District issued a statement Friday night announcing those steps and others to protect the community during the pandemic.
The pause on jury trials in civil and criminal trials is for 30 days but any jury trial currently underway will proceed.
Meanwhile, a fourth positive case has been reported in the Reno area, raising the statewide total to 21.
Also, Gov. Steve Sisolak created a new medical panel to help guide officials' efforts to contain the virus.
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