Businesses and attractions are closed across the country. But when the Las Vegas Strip is forced to close, the impact is indelible.
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The “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign stands alone as a civic icon. It’s been standing largely alone, in fact, during the coronavirus outbreak.
It is the first such halt in performances, other than for maintenance, in the attraction’s 21-year history.
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