Nevada logged fewer than 1,000 coronavirus cases over a single day for the first time in nearly two months, but the head of the state’s COVID-19 response said the holidays may be clouding the numbers.
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Nevada public health officials reported 1,939 new coronavirus cases and six additional deaths on Monday.
Clark County reached a somber milestone Monday when three new coronavirus-related deaths pushed the county’s death toll beyond 2,000.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has been testing wastewater for the presence of the coronavirus since March.
The update brings the state totals to 150,527 coronavirus cases and 2,136 deaths since the pandemic began.
The city says bypassing a requirement to have the City Council approve contracts worth more than $100,000 will help officials quickly respond to the pandemic.
Las Vegas Councilwoman Michele Fiore called city compliance observers “snitches.” The program was implemented after Clark County was designated a red zone.
Council members voted last week to use $2 million of CARES Act money to expand a City Hall lobby. The vote increases a budget for an existing plaza renovation project.
Testing will be available in the Fiesta Henderson parking garage Tuesday and Wednesday. Tests are appointment-only and may be given to people not experiencing symptoms.
Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson is hosting a virtual town hall Monday with health officials to discuss the county’s response to COVID-19.
Battle Born Kids is a Henderson program that was created in response to the easing of restrictions on businesses, which allows parents to get back to work.
Henderson Councilwoman Michelle Romero in an open letter called for the economy to reopen while vulnerable populations continue to take shelter.
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a directive Thursday that protects money received through federal stimulus legislation from garnishment in Nevada.
The coronavirus outbreak brought Nevada’s economy to its knees. Now North Las Vegas is bracing for a $64 million revenue shortfall through the end of the next fiscal year.
Ward 2 Councilwoman Victoria Seaman and a group of faith leaders spoke out against a directive that bans the gathering of 10 or more people at places of worship.
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Speakers at a Board of Regents meeting expressed disappointment in a lack of response from the board and UNLV leadership on a recent commencement speech.
Experts said there are significant safety hazards that in-flight turbulence poses to airline passengers and crews. Injuries have piled up over the years.
A coalition of residents and activists called on the Biden administration to issue heat protections for outdoor workers and declare climate change a national emergency.
Race officials have expressed the desire to host a number of events, including nightclubs, a concert venue, weddings, and private events such as luncheons and fundraisers, at the Grand Prix Plaza.