The coronavirus has claimed nearly 1,000 lives in Nevada, making it one of the leading causes of death in the state and is outpacing the flu and pneumonia combined.
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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?
The U.S. Department of Labor allows flexible guidelines to states on who can qualify for unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act, particularly when it comes to the work search requirement, which Nevada has indefinitely waived. However, DETR spokeswoman Rosa Mendez said, the federal guidelines are clear and rigid on accepting work: “no such flexibility was given for refusal of suitable work.”
Starbucks has confirmed that they would be permanently transitioning to more socially distant store models. The coffee giant plans to transition a large number of stores to pick-up only locations, specifically in major cities. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The 1,861 point loss equates to 6.9 percent. Reports of surging coronavirus cases in states that have reopened fueled the sell-off. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
As Las Vegas casinos reopen, some employees aren’t convinced it’s safe to go back.
MGM Resorts International said Tuesday it plans to reopen its Southern Nevada resort properties by early June and released a seven-point safety plan.
MGM Resorts International said Tuesday it plans to reopen its Southern Nevada resort properties by early June and released a seven-point safety plan. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Caesars Entertainment, the operator of Caesars Palace and eight other Las Vegas resorts, on Monday announced it would phase in reopenings with a comprehensive safety and health plan with employees wearing masks across its network of properties. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The operator of Caesars Palace and eight other Las Vegas resorts on Monday announced it would phase in reopenings with a comprehensive safety and health plan with masked employees across its network of properties.