State official makes comparison as new coronavirus cases continue to soar in the county, which reported 2,366 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
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Clark County on Wednesday reported 2,201 new coronavirus cases — the largest single-day increase in nearly a year.
Harry Reid International Airport saw 30 flights canceled Tuesday, according to spokesman Joe Rajchel.
Monday’s scratches came after hundreds of flights were canceled across the nation over the holiday weekend, with the no-goes attributed to both weather and COVID-19.
Las Vegas’ only major COVID-19 testing site experienced what officials called record-breaking demand on Sunday night, as lines caused traffic delays and hourslong waits.
After being locked out by the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital volunteers are again boosting morale, helping stretched staff and reaping the benefits of “doing something useful.”
In the countdown to Christmas, it’s time to stock up on eggnog, wrapping paper and, possibly, rapid home COVID-19 tests.
Clark County on Monday reported 1,379 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths during the preceding three days as three of its four key metrics for the disease increased.
The site at 851 E. Tropicana Ave., just east of Paradise Road, across from UNLV’s Thomas Mack Center, will be closed from Sunday through Christmas.
While some other counties in Nevada are making progress toward exiting the state’s face mask mandate, metrics for Clark County have been moving in the wrong direction.
Former University Medical Center executive Lacy Thomas, who was accused and later cleared of misconduct, has died.
Holiday shoppers can tick off their gift list while giving to nonprofit organizations. Check out these suggestions for gifts supporting Las Vegas-based nonprofits.
The county’s test positivity rate continued to climb from Friday through Sunday and now stands at 7 percent. Other metrics were flat to lower.
A candle-lighting ceremony at Tivoli Village in Las Vegas on Sunday marked the eighth and final day of Hanukkah.
Clark County on Friday reported 483 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths from the disease during the previous day as well as a sharp jump in its test positivity rate.
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