Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes cover the latest topics surrounding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Topics this week:
1. WHAT ARE THE DAILY COVID-19 CASE NUMBERS TELLING US ABOUT THE OVERALL TREND IN NEVADA?
2. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN COVID-19 AND FLU CONVERGE?
3. COULD FLU SEASON NUMBERS IN CHILDREN FALL DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS?
Lance Smith, a multidisciplinary artist, talks about how black artists should be acknowledged for their work and not tokenized or only have their work connected to trauma. “Blackness, we are not a monolith, we deserve to live and create in a world that respects us as we are.” (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
COVID-19 is making an impact on the Las Vegas Strip. Usually filled with crowds and parties, the Strip is now quiet with empty lines, empty casino floors and little action along major party spots. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Construction crews are making visible progress on a Vegas Golden Knights community ice arena in downtown Henderson.
A vacant building near Summerlin, formerly a pet hospital, may become a marijuana dispensary. The Las Vegas Planning Commission gave it the green light this week and the Las Vegas City Council must vote on it in February. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The new allegations were presented Friday in a motion that included a 2018 affidavit, alleging former hairstylist Jorgen Nielsen tried to convince a friend to say Steve Wynn raped her and that she bore his son. The affidavit also included new allegations suggesting Elaine Wynn and Nielson orchestrated the assault scandal. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Have you ever wanted to eat an ice cream sundae out of a kitchen sink? Who hasn’t, right? At Sloan’s, located inside the Venetian, you can do just that. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)
Packages were stolen from outside a Las Vegas home on Feb. 7 and one of them contained chemotherapy drugs for a young cancer patient. (neighbors.ring.com)
Las Vegas police and the Nevada Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash in the southwest valley on Saturday afternoon. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Highlights from the 7th go-round of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2018. (CBS Sports Network/PRCA)
NFR Barrel Racer Jessica Routier talks about being at her first NFR, her horses, and her family with Cassie Soto in front of Thomas & Mack before round 7 of the National Finals Rodeo.
Benny is a Las Vegas Labrador who was rescued by former pro skater Cheryl Del Sanyo, and trained to ice skate. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada State Museum of Las Vegas, located at the Springs Preserve, covers all eras of the state, from prehistoric to today.
Sports car racer Michele Abbate of Henderson talks about her podium finish at the SCCA Runoffs at Sonoma Raceway in California. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Shing Tao, CEO of Las Vegas-based Remark Holdings, talks about his facial recognition product. (Todd Prince/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
NASCAR racer Brendan Gaughan of Las Vegas chats about competing in the Star Nursery 100 K&N Pro Series West race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Ron Kantowski/Las Vegas Review-Journal.)
Tony DeFrancesco talks about the wins over Reno on Aug. 12, 2018, at Cashman Field. (Betsy Helfand/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez talks about Sunday’s practice. (Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A severe thunderstorm hit the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Valley resident Jessica Murray, 37, talks Sunday about a tree that fell on her brand-new car. (Katelyn Newberg/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez and quarterback Armani Rogers talk about Saturday’s scrimmage. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Harry Giles and Marvin Bagley III talk about their play for the Sacramento Kings. Video by Mark Anderson/Las Vegas Review-Journal
