COVID-19 Q&A 8/19
 
COVID-19 Q&A 8/19

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. COVID-19 NOW A MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATH IN NEVADA, MORE THAN FLU.
2. CURRENT COVID-19 RATES: DEATHS, TESTING, HOSPITALIZATIONS
3. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: COVID-19 TRANSMISSION AT HOME 
4. CCSD BACK TO SCHOOL DISTANCE LEARNING: IMMUNIZATIONS, FLU SHOT

Presidential candidates go after Michael Bloomberg
 
Presidential candidates go after Michael Bloomberg

Tonight’s 2020 Democratic Debate was a full-blown attack on former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Candidates attacked his past policies, his record with stop and frisk and his billionaire status garnishing him a spot on the presidential trail, all while defending their own policies. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

President Trump lands in Las Vegas – VIDEO
 
President Trump lands in Las Vegas – VIDEO

Donald Trump landed in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, as part of a four-day western state swing. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cat survives 15-mile commute in car bumper – VIDEO
 
Cat survives 15-mile commute in car bumper – VIDEO

A Las Vegas Review-Journal employee was surprised to learn she had a passenger during her 15.5-mile commute to the office on a September Sunday. (Tony Morales & James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Butterflies At The Springs Preserve
 
Butterflies At The Springs Preserve

The butterfly habitat is now open at the Springs Preserve. Learn about butterflies and take in the peaceful surroundings. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Nevada Highway Patrol vehicle hit on US 95 in Las Vegas
 
Nevada Highway Patrol vehicle hit on US 95 in Las Vegas

Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Adam Whitmarsh was on a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 95, north of Ann Road, about 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb 16, 2019, when a Honda CRV struck the back of the patrol car, causing the car to crash into the stopped vehicle. (Nevada Highway Patrol)

Las Vegas Ballpark taking shape
 
Las Vegas Ballpark taking shape

Aerial view of the Aviators’ Las Vegas Ballpark under construction in Summerlin. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Vegas88s

Buffalo Wild Wings Hit and Run
 
Buffalo Wild Wings Hit and Run

Here’s the surveillance of the hit-and-run crash in front of BWW, in which a woman repeatedly crashed into a manager’s vehicle in a failed attempt to squeeze into a tight parking spot. She walks in, asks how long the wait is, then storms off after being told of the 10-minute wait time. Footage courtesy of manager Daniel Rees.

Terry Fator Christmas House
 
Terry Fator Christmas House

Arguably better than a hotel holiday display, is Terry and Angie Fator’s home located in southwest Las Vegas. (Mat Luschek / Review-Journal)

Life Is Beautiful Setup
 
Life Is Beautiful Setup

Workers preparing Fremont street for this weekend’s Life is Beautiful festival, on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal