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Longtime Las Vegas activists reflect on the protest movement here: Sunday, July 12, 2020; After George Floyd’s death, Tenisha Freedom was one of the first to take the streets in Las Vegas. Sol Sanchez and others followed soon after, organizing some prominent protests …
Nevada doctor's advice: Can't wear a face mask due to illness? Stay home: Mask requirement leaves little room for exceptions among general public; Wednesday, July 8, 2020; “If you have a severe illness that causes shortness of breath such as pulmonary disease or severe asthma, then it is possible wearing a face-covering could make you worse.”
Two more cases in Clark County of pediatric virus-related illness: Wednesday, July 1, 2020; Two new cases of a coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome in children have been reported in Clark County, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Both patients ...
Southern Nevada officials taking steps to help Hispanics in COVID-19 crisis: Tuesday, June 30, 2020; Alyssa Cortes lost her uncle six days ago to COVID-19. It was an abrupt loss that has devastated her family.
Nevada health officials detail contact tracing, case investigation efforts: Tuesday, June 30, 2020; State health officials say they plan to launch a targeted response effort this week to support communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The plan ...
Advocates: Data needed on COVID-19 risk in Las Vegas LGBTQ community: Saturday, June 27, 2020; New research shows that members of the LGBTQ community may face a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 due to health and socioeconomic conditions, but advocates say ...
Allegiant to require passengers to wear masks before, during flights: Friday, June 26, 2020; Allegiant Air passengers will soon be required to wear face masks both before and during flights, including at ticket counters, gate areas and during boarding. The new policy will begin on ...
Despite dramatic surge in cases, Nevada, rest of the country still experiencing first wave: Friday, June 26, 2020; Two weeks after Nevada entered the second stage of its reopening plan, the state started experiencing rapid upticks in the amount of new COVID-19 cases. Nevada isn’t alone, with cases surging in more than half the states in the country, most notably Arizona and Florida.
Las Vegas organizers bring sense of calm to the protests while seeking solutions: Friday, June 12, 2020; Prie Falaniko was saddened by what he was witnessing at the end of a George Floyd protest in downtown, where police fired tear gas and so-called “less-lethal” rounds into the crowd to get them to disperse. The night ended ...
Still too early to call Clark County Commission races: Wednesday, June 10, 2020; In the primary race for Clark County Commission, Michael Naft, Ross Miller and William McCurdy II were leading in Districts A, C and D, respectively. Only about 12% of ballots were ...
Health experts on how to minimize COVID-19 risks as Nevada gradually reopens: Wednesday, June 10, 2020; Nevada is more than one week into the second phase of the reopening of the economy after coronavirus closures. Many are venturing out of the safety of home to casinos, churches, work and more. But that doesn’t mean citizens should let ...
Coronavirus cases on the rise in Nevada, top 10,000: Tuesday, June 9, 2020; Nevada COVID-19 cases are showing an above-average daily increase throughout the state, Nevada Health Response officials say....
COVID-19 testing set for Saturday in Sandy Valley: Monday, June 8, 2020; A free coronavirus testing site will be available at the Sandy Valley Community Center 9 a.m. to noon Saturday ...
Protesters in Historic Westside Las Vegas urged to sustain movement, vote: Friday, June 5, 2020; Hundreds of demonstrators from many backgrounds and ages showed up to the outdoor rally at the park to demand the end of racism, police brutality and racial inequality.
County considering ban on large bags at protests: Wednesday, June 3, 2020; Clark County commissioners today considered an ordinance to ban backpacks, luggage and other large bags at protests, following demonstrations that ...
County OKs grants to help businesses hurt by coronavirus: Tuesday, June 2, 2020; Clark County commissioners today approved using more than $19 million in federal funds to help businesses hurt by the coronavirus shutdown pay rent, utilities and ...
Pandemic, fewer patient visits cause strain on financial health of Nevada hospitals: Monday, June 1, 2020; When the first cluster of coronavirus cases began to appear statewide in March, Nevada health officials moved swiftly to ramp up facilities for a potential overflow of patients. Hospitals set up triage stations near emergency room entrances, increased testing capacity and ...
For Las Vegas breast cancer patient, others, virus presents another hurdle: Sunday, May 31, 2020; A breast cancer survivor, Cathie Sharon has been cancer free for three years. But that doesn’t mean her cancer treatment is over — many who survive cancer are still at risk of …
What to expect when Clark County Government Center, other facilities reopen Monday: Thursday, May 28, 2020; The Clark County Government Center and other county facilities will begin to reopen Monday as part of Nevada’s Phase 2 reopening plan. But things will look much different moving forward as county officials enforce social distancing guidelines and encourage the use of face coverings.
National Guard member, Route 91 survivor takes on new mission: COVID-19: How military training, Oct. 1 shooting helped prepare UNLV student for crisis situations; Thursday, May 28, 2020; Jackie Trujillo appears to be seasoned for any crisis that comes her way. During the Oct. 1, 2017, mass shooting on the Strip, she led her sisters and a stranger to safety. Now, as a member of the Nevada National Guard ...
VA medical center returning to in-person care: Wednesday, May 27, 2020; The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System is one of the first Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers to ...
Clark County, UMC expand COVID-19 testing capacity with UNLV site: Site will have widened capacity for both walk-up, drive-thru appointments; Tuesday, May 26, 2020; A new coronavirus testing site at the UNLV will have the capacity to test hundreds of daily patients, including children. The site ...
How coronavirus deaths are counted in Nevada, and how different methods compare state by state: Tuesday, May 26, 2020; Assigning cause of death is rarely as straightforward as it seems, especially when it comes to COVID-19. In Nevada, patients who test positive for the virus and later die are ...
Introducing the candidates: A look at who’s running for Clark County Commission: Sunday, May 24, 2020; The June 9 primary election for the Clark County Commission will feature only Democrats in contested races.
Drive-by visit with dad at veterans home proves touching, even without touching: Sunday, May 24, 2020; Nursing and assisted living facilities have been especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, with one of the early, more deadly outbreaks happening in a nursing facility in suburban Seattle. At least two-thirds of the residents there were infected, resulting in 37 deaths.
Free virus testing offered for two days at Sam’s Town: Wednesday, May 20, 2020; Coronavirus testing will be available from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sam’s Town parking garage off of Boulder Highway. The drive-thru and walk-up testing is free, and ...
Drive-thru, walk-up virus testing coming to UNLV parking garage: Wednesday, May 20, 2020; Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at the Orleans will move to UNLV’s Tropicana Avenue parking garage next to the Thomas & Mack Center starting Wednesday, Clark County officials said. Friday will be the Last day to get an ...
What parents should know about a coronavirus-related illness affecting children: Las Vegas pediatrician weighs in on rare but potentially deadly inflammatory syndrome; Wednesday, May 20, 2020; When the first cases of COVID-19 started popping up around the United States, the number of infected children was low. However, there have been recent reports of the connection between the novel coronavirus and pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome ...
Clark County approves budget with cuts to UMC, Metro Police: Tuesday, May 19, 2020; Clark County will make significant cuts to capital projects, Metro Police and funding for the University Medical Center as part of ...
Deprived of social interaction, Las Vegans fighting addiction can feel tug of relapse: Monday, May 18, 2020; Many in quarantine follow a similar routine: stay in bed, watch television, binge on junk food, search for new ways to be occupied and, most important, avoid interacting with others. This reality is damaging for those grappling with addiction, who say that social interaction ...
Health District explores ways to ramp up contact tracing capacity: Saturday, May 16, 2020; As the state moves forward with its multiphase reopening plan, the necessity to track where infected people have been will be just as important as more widespread testing, Las Vegas health experts say. Since even before the first COVID-19 case in March ...
Orleans virus testing site quadruples capacity: Friday, May 15, 2020; The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at the Orleans has quadrupled its testing capacity to 1,200 a day since it ...
What Las Vegans should know about end-of-life planning amid pandemic: Thursday, May 14, 2020; The coronavirus has prompted some to start thinking more about their own mortality. Here’s what you need to know about planning out your estate plan during a pandemic ...
Touro students form volunteer corps to help first responders, homebound seniors: Tuesday, May 12, 2020; As the COVID-19 pandemic started to become more prevalent in Nevada, three medical school students at Touro University Nevada quickly responded to help serve Southern Nevada’s needs. By late March, they launched a website to gather student volunteers to ...
Drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Orleans expands hours, capacity: Monday, May 11, 2020; The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at the Orleans will once again expand its capacity after Clark County and University Medical Center added Clinical Pathology Laboratories as a partner in the effort.
Biggest U.S. solar project approved in Southern Nevada despite critics: Monday, May 11, 2020; The Trump administration announced final approval of a massive solar plant about 30 miles northeast of Las Vegas despite objections from conservationists who say ...
North Las Vegas keeps small businesses from getting left behind: Monday, May 11, 2020; When the city temporarily closed its offices to the public, officials began exploring how staffers could help businesses affected by the shutdown. The city library was converted into a business outreach call center, proactively making 7,000 calls to business owners to notify them of the governor’s order and then provide information about federal aid programs.
Las Vegas physicians, hospitals prepare care, facilities for surge of noncoronavirus patients: Monday, May 11, 2020; The elective surgeries and regular doctor visits that were mostly limited for the past two months to conserve resources to fight COVID-19 and limit the spread of the virus are expected to soon ramp up in Southern Nevada.
Homebound students can use extra time to study for college entrance exams: Saturday, May 9, 2020; High school juniors and seniors who have had SAT/ACT college entrance exams pushed to the fall may find it a hidden blessing ...
Drive-thru virus testing at Orleans expands to 7 days a week: Friday, May 8, 2020; The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at the Orleans is expanding to seven days a week, Clark County officials announced Friday.
Clark County adopts governor’s business reopening guidelines: Friday, May 8, 2020; Clark County commissioners voted today to move forward with the governor’s plan to reopen businesses shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic with no ...
Clark County equestrian parks are set to reopen: Thursday, May 7, 2020; Clark County's seven equestrian parks will reopen just in time for the weekend, but Parks and Recreation officials urge the public to adhere to social distancing guidelines while using trails and arenas.
How the drug remdesivir is being used to treat COVID-19 in Las Vegas: Thursday, May 7, 2020; Las Vegas-area hospitals have struggled to procure the antiviral drug remdesivir, which is mostly obtained through participation in a clinical trial ...
Clark County considers how to divvy its share of CARES funding: Tuesday, May 5, 2020; Clark County is allocating about $295 million from the federal CARES Act for coronavirus relief efforts.
County, UMC announce new drive-thru virus testing site: Monday, May 4, 2020; Drive-thru coronavirus testing will be available at the Orleans on Tuesday and Wednesday in an effort to expand testing capacity in the Las Vegas Valley ...
Spate of hiker rescues prompts closure of trail: Friday, May 1, 2020; A spike in hiker rescues has prompted the National Park Service to temporarily close a trail off U.S. 93 outside of Boulder City. The Lone Palm Trail will be closed from ...
Order blocks garnishment of virus-related aid: Friday, May 1, 2020; Nevadans will be temporarily protected from having coronavirus-related aid garnished, following an emergency directive signed today by Gov. Steve Sisolak. The order ensures federal stimulus money intended to help Nevadans and ...
Las Vegas recreational activities set for Friday restart: Thursday, April 30, 2020; Those anxious to get back outdoors after more than a month at home might find some relief starting Friday ...
Worried that the store might run out of soap? Learn how to make your own: Thursday, April 30, 2020; Social distancing mandates to slow the spread of COVID-19 are keeping most of us at home, unleashing a spate of do-it-yourself projects to fill the time. From home improvement to baking bread, it seems nearly everyone on Instagram is a regular Martha Stewart.
Dozen fire trucks mothballed amid drop in Strip emergency calls: Wednesday, April 29, 2020; The Clark County Fire Department is parking a dozen trucks because of a drastic reduction in emergency calls on the Strip, which was closed last month in response to the coronavirus ...