Report: First positive coronavirus test in Nevada

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The first Nevada patient has tested positive for the coronavirus, southern Nevada health officials announced Thursday, March 5, 2020.

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The Nevada Independent reports that patient was identified by the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. The sample is being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for official confirmation.

The Southern Nevada Health District says the patient is a man in his 50's who is hospitalized in isolation.

The patient reportedly traveled to Washington state and Texas.

At least 152 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the U.S. There have been 11 deaths, including one in Placer County, Calif.

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We're reporting our first #COVID19 case in a male in his 50s who has a travel history to Washington State. He is @ClarkCounty resident and is hospitalized in isolation. For more information, visit https://t.co/mt74yqbluz. #WashYourHands

— SN Health District (@SNHDinfo) March 5, 2020