Students on campus react to the news of two COVID-19 cases on campus. They believe more cases will pop up, but feel the school is doing everything it can to keep everyone safe.
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You had questions, and we’ve got the answers!Dr. Brian Labus, Epidemiologist with the UNLV School of Public Health and the governor’s medical advisory team, and RJ Health reporter Mary Hynes to answer viewer questions regarding COVID-19 in Nevada.
Viewer question questions this week:
1. GOV. SISOLAK CANCELS PRESSER FEARING COVID19 EXPOSURE,
OVERREACTION OR NECESSARY PRECAUTION?
2. WILL WE SEE A SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19 AS PHASE TWO BEGINS?
3. WHICH IS WORSE THE ANNUAL FLU OR COVID-19?
4. SHOULD EVERYONE GET TESTED FOR COVID-19
EVEN WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE SYMPTOMS?
The state Gaming Control Board is preparing to accommodate tourists who show up in Las Vegas, show signs of being infected and are turned away by resorts. (Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
RJ investigations reporter Arthur Kane and Renee Summerour discuss the uncertainty of union contracts expiring in June, and how the extent of the financial damage from the crisis will make it difficult for unions and governments to negotiate collective bargaining agreements, possibly sending many to arbitration. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Health Reporter Mary Hynes talks about the latest in statewide testing efforts and the mask and other medical supply shortages for frontline medical staff.
Spring Valley High is piloting the Chromebook loaner program for the district. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
The message was “you need to be prepared,” Dr. Judith Ford, medical director of clinical quality for HealthCare Partners Nevada, recounted Wednesday, Feb. 26. 2020. Ford and other Southern Nevada health authorities stressed there is no need to panic. (Renee Summerour/Las Vegas Review-Journal)