COVID-19’s latest variant is on the loose, but local experts think vaccines can mitigate its spread and severity.
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Gov. Joe Lombardo signed a bipartisan bill to repeal COVID-era health regulations.
Expect to pay out-of-pocket for over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, for a start.
Already at pandemic lows, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dipped this week.
Given that the population of Nevada is relatively young, the state “should have done better,” said one health expert.
Vaccine hesitancy and lacking access continue to be hurdles as coronavirus cases remain on the rise in the state.
Beginning today, restaurant table limits have increased from six to 12 patrons and adult entertainment establishments and nightclubs may open, among other eased restrictions.
The city visited more than 2,000 businesses to ensure compliance with public health guidelines.
The drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Texas Station is relocating indoors next week to Cashman Center, ending a roughly monthlong operation at the hotel-casino’s parking garage.
More than 1,200 coronavirus tests were administered during the first day of operations for the new community-based site at UNLV on Wednesday.
The county’s Business License Department has issued emergency suspensions to five liquor establishments, two smoke shops and two car washes through March 25, the county said.